Archaeology Day
A look inside a current excavation
The excavation teams from Augst (BL) and Kaiseraugst (AG) will give an insight into their work to the interested public.
This year, the excavation team from Augst is working on the edge of the upper town of Augusta Raurica, in a residential area with a view of several temples and an amphitheatre nearby. Visitors can observe the excavation from the edge of the excavation and discover archaeological structures. They are accompanied by archaeologists.
PLEASE NOTE: Meeting point is at the entrance to the excavation. Please do not enter the excavation unaccompanied. Good footwear and sure-footedness are prerequisites for the visit.
Information
Offer for
Age
From 6 years
Group size
Max. 15 persons
Possible languages
DE
Implementation
Dates
07–11 April / 28–30 April/ 05–28 May 2025
Duration
1 hour
Time
Mon-Fri, 10:00-11:00 or 13:00-14:00
Organisation
Meeting point
You will be informed of the exact location with the booking confirmation.
Accompanying persons
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking
No later than 10 working days before the desired date through our customer service
Costs
Price
free
Payment
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Contact
Tel. +41 (0)61 552 22 22 or mail@augusta-raurica.ch
Please note / Hints
Meeting point is at the entrance to the excavation. Please do not enter the excavation unaccompanied. Good footwear and sure-footedness are prerequisites for the visit. Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.
Inklusion
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Visual impairment
Maps and images are not tactile. Copies of artefacts are available. In rare cases, original artefacts may also be touched.
Our information staff will be happy to describe visual information to you.
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Hearing impairment
Unfortunately, assistive technologies are not currently available for this offer. Sign language interpretation on request.
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Impaired mobility
The site's surface is uneven, and there are some higher thresholds to negotiate in places. Appropriate footwear and sure-footedness are required for the visit.
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Impairment due to age
No seating is available at the excavation site.
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Learning disability
This guided tour provides a lot of information. There are copies and originals of Roman artefacts to look at.
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A glimpse behind the scenes at the Augusta Raurica Collections Centre
