Augusta Raurica

Augusta Raurica is one of the most important Roman archaeological sites in Switzerland, on the south bank of the Rhine about 20 kilometres east of Basel. The site features the best-preserved ancient theatre north of the Alps, the longest accessible Roman sewer, a Roman house, protected monuments, an animal park celebrating biodiversity and a museum that displays the site's renowned Kaiseraugst silver treasure. Managed by the Canton of Basel-Landschaft, it combines experience, preservation and research.

Address

Giebenacherstrasse 17
Augst
Basel-Landschaft
4302
Switzerland

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Opening Hours

Sunday - Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday, Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 15:00

Open-air site, protected monuments and animal park: open 24 hours year-round

Museum closed 24-26 December, 31 December and 1 January

Sunday - Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday, Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 15:00

Closed Dec 24-26, Dec 31, Jan 1. Open-air grounds and monuments accessible 24/7, year-round.

Admission

Museum — Adults: 8 CHF

Museum — Reduced: 6 CHF

Open-air site, protected monuments and animal park: free admission

Adults: 8 CHF

Reduced: 6 CHF

Open-air grounds, monuments, and animal park: Free