Augusta Raurica
Augusta Raurica is one of the most important Roman sites in Switzerland. A team of some 60 members work hard every day to unlock this cultural heritage, to restore and conserve the finds and to make them publicly accessible.


Access preferences
- Aids (Accessibility)
The following aids can be obtained from the ticket office if required:
A mobile ramp for access to the individual rooms in the Roman house
Light folding chairs for sitting
A wheelchair for in the museum- Assistance dogs (Animals)
Assistance dogs and guide dogs are allowed in the museum.
- Mandate and philosophy (Mission Statement)
Augusta Raurica's vision is to be a leading centre for Roman archaeology and history, bringing together people, knowledge and ideas, thereby contributing to the cultural diversity of our society.
- Map for people with reduced mobility (Getting around inside the museum)
The map of the open-air site with all the monuments and themed tours as an accessible PDF.
- Offers by and for people with disabilities (Group and Tours)
Programms specially developed by and for people with disabilities.
- Reduced Tickets (General)
Admission to the museum is free of charge for IV recipients with an accompanying person.
- Tactile models (Tactile Experiences)
Tactile model of the amphitheatre and the forum.
- The Roman house in easy-to-read language (Easy Read & Understanding)
A page and a brochure present the Roman house in easy-to-read language.
- Videos in sign language (swiss-german) (Sign language)
Video series in Swiss-German sign language: you can find out more about the history of the city and soon also about your visit and the famous silver treasure.
Contact info
Augusta Raurica,
Giebenacherstrasse 17,
CH-4302 Augst, Switzerland.
0041 (0)61 552 22 22
mail@augustaraurica.ch
https://www.augustaraurica.ch