Augusta Raurica

Switzerland

Augusta Raurica is probably the best preserved Roman city North of the Alps. It is nestled inside the greater Basel urban area, in Switzerland and has been transformed into an open-air museum. In summer each year it houses Römerfest (the Roman festival), an educational and entertainment event which can be fun both for kids and grown-ups. It is located next (and partially within) the towns of Augst and Kaiseraugst.

Its extraordinary state of preservation is because, unlike most other town sites, once the Romans abandoned this site, no others built upon it - neither in the "Dark Ages", nor subsequently.

  • Roman Theater. A well-preserved theatre, the house for some activities of the Römerfest.
  • Roman Amphitheater, +41 61 552 50 67. Daily 10:00–17:00. Closed on 24th, 25th, 31st December and 1st January. Free entry. The Amphitheater
  • Augusta Raurica Museum. Daily 10:00–17:00 Closed on 24th, 25th, 31st December and 1st January.. An informative exhibition based on the local archaeological findings from the Ancient Roman period, which are plenty. Wheelchair accessible with assistance. Adults Fr. 8, children/adolescents (6 –17 years) & students Fr. 6 (includes admission to the Roman House).
  • Hypocaust. An excavated system of underfloor heating of a luxurious Roman house.

Roman Theater. A well-preserved theatre, the house for some activities of the Römerfest.

Roman Amphitheater, +41 61 552 50 67. Daily 10:00–17:00. Closed on 24th, 25th, 31st December and 1st January. Free entry.

Augusta Raurica Museum. Daily 10:00–17:00 Closed on 24th, 25th, 31st December and 1st January.. An informative exhibition based on the local archaeological findings from the Ancient Roman period, which are plenty. Wheelchair accessible with assistance. Adults Fr. 8, children/adolescents (6 –17 years) & students Fr. 6 (includes admission to the Roman House).

Hypocaust. An excavated system of underfloor heating of a luxurious Roman house.

  • Roman festival. The largest Roman festival in Switzerland. Takes place during the lest weekend of August. Fr. 18.

Roman festival. The largest Roman festival in Switzerland. Takes place during the lest weekend of August. Fr. 18.

  • Rôtisserie Raurica, Dorfstrasse 32, Kaiseraugst, +41 61 811 26 31. Tu-F 11:30-14:30, Tu-Sa 18:00-24:00. Mostly meat-based dishes.

Rôtisserie Raurica, Dorfstrasse 32, Kaiseraugst, +41 61 811 26 31. Tu-F 11:30-14:30, Tu-Sa 18:00-24:00. Mostly meat-based dishes.