Lenzburg Experience history

Make your event extra special with a trip back in time to the . Learn all about the illustrious characters that once lived here, riveting stories and more. Let us put together a customised programme to entertain your guests.

TOUR THE CASTLE

Castle history in 20 minutes Through the years, many princes, counts, and dukes lived at Castle. But the Castle was also the residence of British nobles, a German poet, and an American explorer. This diverse group of characters have all contributed to the Castle’s rich history, and they’ve left their marks too. From the courtyard or the Knight’s Hall, learn about the many fascinat- Length of tour: 60 minutes ing stories of past inhabitants. Group size up to 50 people (larger groups will be divided) Length of tour: 20-30 minutes Cost: CHF 130.– Group size up to 50 people (larger groups will be divided) Cost: CHF 70.– For large groups up to 4 parallel tours can be arranged. This tour is outdoors. Extra charges apply for tours beginning after 5:00pm.

SCENIC GUIDED TOUR

Led by Count Ulrich In 1149, after the Second Crusade, Count Ulrich returned from Jerusalem with an abundance of new knowledge from his travels – exotic traditions, culture and customs. Let our period actor, Count Ulrich, entertain and amaze your guests with his stories.

1000 years of history We are all familiar with romantic tales of kings, dukes, princes and princesses. But what was life really like in the Middle Ages? On this tour you’ll learn how members of the king’s court lived day-to-day. Along the way, you may even cross a hardworking stonemason or a lowly dungeon prisoner!

Choose from a variety of tours and interests: • Rittertum und Adel • Alltagsleben im Mittelalter Length of tour: 30 minutes • Höfisches Leben im Mittelalter Group size: up to 50 people (larger groups will be divided) • Schloss Lenzburg uns seine letzten Bewohner Cost per group: CHF 160.–

On request, we're happy to include a visit to our new exhibition “Knights and nobility”, opened in 2013, in your tour. IMAGINE, CREATE AND PLAY IN THE KIDS MUSEUM PRE-EVENT MUSEUM VISIT

To be a princess in a castle or a knight in shining armour is a Before your event, why not discover the 1000-year history of common childhood fantasy. In the secret corners and hidden the Castle in our museum. staircases of the upper castle chambers kids can let their imaginations run wild. Our kids’ programme encourages make-believe and play with craft making, dress-up and other Cost per person: CHF 6.50 activities in a safe, supervised environment. There are three supervised play sessions to choose from:

up to 5 kids • 1 Museum employee supervisor 6 to 10 kids • 1 Aargau Museum employee supervisor • 1 adult/parent from your group 11 to max. 25 kids • 2 Aargau Museum employee supervisors • 1 adult/parent from your group

Cost per hour per supervisor: CHF 60.– Available between 5:00 and 8:00pm.

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Stiftung Schloss Lenzburg

Tel. 062 888 48 80 [email protected] www.schlosslenzburg.ch