Lenzburg Attractions
East of Aarau by way of Buchs is Lenzburg (alt. 400m/1,312ft), a little town of 7,000 inhabitants well known for its food-preserving factories (particularly fruit preserves). Above the old town with its unspoiled 17th and 18th century houses rises the Burgberg (512m/1,680ft: road to top) crowned by the large Schloss Lenzburg (11th-16th century), now the property of the town of Lenzburg and the canton of Aargau (cantonal historical museum, opening hours given). To the west on the Staufberg (520m/1,706ft: view), is a Gothic pilgrimage church with 15th century stained glass. To the west of the highway access road are the foundations of a Roman theater of the first century A.D. discovered in 1964 and restored in 1970-1972. 8km/5mi northeast on the Baden road, in the old country church of Wohlenschwil, is the Swiss Country Museum (Bauernmuseum: house types, costumes, weapons).
Aargau - Historical Museum
A living museum with 16-19th C interiors. Of interest are a recreation of a prison and a child's museum and activity space.
All values are in Switzerland Francs
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | CHF 9.00 |
| Students | CHF 7.00 |
| Child 16 & under | CHF 4.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Burghalde Museum
Archaeological finds, local ceramics, costumes and handcrafts are housed in this 17th C building.