Schloss Wildegg
- Visit: 2–3 hours
Erwachsene CHF 14 · Kinder (6–16 Jahre) CHF 8
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Why go
- A terrace show garden grows 300 heritage varieties of vegetables, grains, berries and herbs.
- Eleven generations of the Effinger family inherited the estate.
Plan your visit
Prices
From the venue's website · checked 27 Sep 2026
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 17:00, 10:00 – 17:00Show all
Good to know
Don't miss
- Julie von EffingerListen to Julie von Effinger, the castle’s last owner, describe her everyday life.
What's inside
- Large portraits of the von Effinger family form the ancestral gallery.
With kids
- Tickets for children aged 6–16 cost CHF 8.
- The castle has a playground.
Tips for your visit
- For a break, the bistro has seating on a loggia and a terrace facing the courtyard.
- Credit cards and digital payments are accepted.
Interesting facts3
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The estate forms a cultural landscape of national importance.
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Beyond the castle, the estate includes a farmyard, parks, woodland, vineyards and manufactories.
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Stiftung ProSpecieRara supplies the show garden’s seedlings as part of its work to preserve biodiversity.
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Shorts
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Wiehnachtsmärt Schloss WildeggMuseum Aargau
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Tulpenzwiebel- und Genussmarkt 2026 auf Schloss WildeggMuseum Aargau
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Switzerland - Castle Wildegg - Aargau / Schloss WildeggRoger's SkyBird
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Pro Specie Rara Schloss WildeggFlorian Conrad
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Gartenausstellung mit ProSpecie Rara im Schloss Wildegg (AG)Swisslos
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Schloss Wildegg Switzerland 09/08/2018 - DJI Mavic 2 ProRocco Rinaldi
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Schloss Wildegg I PreshowSteiner Sarnen Schweiz
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Schloss Wildegg - TV-Spot neuer GartenDie guten alten Zeiten
History
Built to protect Habsburg territory and control a strategic point on the Aare, the castle later became an Effinger family estate and eventually a museum. A canton-established foundation took over the castle, and Museum Aargau assumed museum operations.
- First half of the 13th centuryHabsburg retainers built the castle to protect Eigenamt and control a strategic point on the Aare.
- 1242The castle was first recorded and was home to the Truchsessen of Habsburg and Wildegg.
- 1437Peter von Gryffensee bought the castle from the Hallwyl family.
- 1552Lightning caused a fire that left only the masonry. The castle became habitable again over several years.
- 1825The Erlachhaus was built beside the castle.
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- 1886A country manor style villa was built opposite the Erlachhaus.
- By 1917Eduard Vischer had led repairs and prepared the castle for museum use.
- 2011Stiftung Schlossdomäne Wildegg began managing the whole estate.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- General parking
Sources: Wildegg Castle - Wikipedia · Bistro - Wildegg Castle · Essen und Trinken: Schlossbistro - Schloss Wild… · Schloss Wildegg - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
- Phone
- +41 848 871 200
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Questions and answers
How much is an adult ticket to Schloss Wildegg?
An adult ticket costs CHF 14.
Are Visa and Mastercard accepted at Schloss Wildegg?
Yes, both are accepted.
What does the Schloss Wildegg bistro serve?
It serves snacks and drinks. View the menu.
Is parking available at Schloss Wildegg?
Yes, parking is available.
Can I make a reservation at Schloss Wildegg?
Reservations are offered; no booking method or requirement is specified.
Does Schloss Wildegg have outdoor seating?
Yes.
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