Legionaerspfad Vindonissa
- Ideal for kids, teens
Erwachsene CHF 14 · Kinder (6–16 Jahre) CHF 8
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Why go
- The reconstructed pleasure garden of the legion commander, 450 square metres, framed by a colonnade.
- The largest collection of Roman writing tablets, held in the museum on the site.
- The AKTUELL display of finds, with a new display installed every year.
Plan your visit
Prices
From the venue's website · checked 6 Nov 2026
Opening hours
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Know before you go
- Open Tuesday to Friday 09:00–17:00, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00.
- Closed for winter from November 2026 to March 2027. It reopens on 26 March 2027.
- Tickets are sold online on the venue's own website.
- Adult admission costs 14 CHF. Children aged 6 to 16 pay 8 CHF.
- Most of the Roman site texts are in English translation.
- Schools and kindergartens can book guided tours, play tours and overnight stays.
- Phone +41 848 871 200.
What's inside
- Permanent exhibition with original objects from the excavations.
- Exhibition on everyday life and routines in the legionary camp.
With kids
- The children's tour does not need booking.
- Children's events are held regularly on Sundays.
Tips for your visit
- Several picnic areas are placed along the trail.
- You can explore the Roman sites on your own or follow a play tour.
- A drinks and food menu is offered on the venue's own website.
Tours and audio guides
- Interactive children's tour, ages 7 and up
- 45 minutes · no booking needed Children help an archaeologist find lost finds and fill gaps in his diary.
- Quiz tour
- Suits both big and small visitors Children join in to help an archaeologist find his artifacts.
- Becoming a Roman (family play tour)
- English · audio guide Offered in English with an audio guide.
- Self-guided Legionary Trail
- Self-guided Families can follow the trail on their own, or use it as a play tour.
Interesting facts6
History
The 13th Legion first built it from wood and clay. The 21st Legion later replaced the buildings with stone. Their finds are shown in the museum on the site.
- 15 BCRoman soldiers set up a military post during Augustus's Alpine campaign.
- 14–37 ADThe military post grew into a legionary camp under Emperor Tiberius.
- 101 ADTrajan withdrew the last unit, the 11th Legion, to the Danube region.
- TodayArchaeologists have studied the site for more than 100 years.
Sources: Vindonissa - Wikipedia · Vindonissa Legionary Trail – Discover the Roman… · Legionärspfad Vindonissa – Römer-Erlebnispark –… · Sentier des légionnaires de Vindonissa – Le par… · Vindonissa - Wikipedia · Vindonissa - Wikipedia · Vindonissa - Wikipedia · Legionaerspfad Vindonissa: tickets (its own sit… · Legionaerspfad Vindonissa: menu (its own site) · Geschichte - Vindonissa Legionary Trail · Tours for schools - Vindonissa Legionary Trail · Excursions for families and children - Vindonis… · checked 4 Nov 2026
- Website
- legionaerspfad.ch/
- Phone
- +41 848 871 200
Questions and answers
How much does a ticket to Legionaerspfad Vindonissa cost?
Adult admission costs 14 CHF. Children aged 6 to 16 pay 8 CHF. Tickets are sold online on the venue's own website.
What are the opening hours of Legionaerspfad Vindonissa?
It is open Tuesday to Friday 09:00–17:00, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00. It is closed for winter from November 2026 to March 2027 and reopens on 26 March 2027.
Is Legionaerspfad Vindonissa good for children?
Yes. The interactive children's tour suits ages 7 and up and lasts 45 minutes. It needs no booking. Children aged 6 to 16 pay 8 CHF.
Do I need to book a visit to Legionaerspfad Vindonissa?
Tickets are sold online on the venue's own website. The children's tour needs no booking. Schools and kindergartens can book guided tours, play tours and overnight stays.
Can you stay overnight at Legionaerspfad Vindonissa?
Yes. Overnight stays are possible in reconstructed garrison rooms called contubernia. Schools and kindergartens can also book overnight stays.
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