Castelen Estate garden guided tour
Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to explore the private gardens of the historic Castelen Estate.
The Castelen country house towers high above the ancient Roman town of Augusta Raurica. The villa with gardens, which was constructed in several phases between 1918 and 1932, was a summer home of the Basel chemist, Dr René Clavel-Simonius.
Landscape architect Thomas Stauffer will guide you through the spectacular gardens, which are divided into two sections: a landscape garden and a smaller architectural garden. On the tour, you will learn how the care for the historic garden has been informed by considerations of landscape architecture and garden monument protection since 2010. You'll also enjoy stunning views of the Rhine valley and the Roman city of Augusta Raurica.
The gardens are included in Switzerland's List of Historic Gardens and Sites (International Council on Monuments and Sites – ICOMOS).
Information
Offer for
Age
All ages
Group size
Unlimited
Possible languages
German
Next dates
14:00 - 15:15
14:00 - 15:15
Organisation
Meeting point
Meeting point at the city model in front of the theater
Accompanying persons
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Booking
We recommend making a reservation with our guest service
Costs
Price
CHF 16.- / CHF 8.-
Payment
Tickets must be bought beforehand at the museum ticket office
Contact
Tel. +41 (0)61 552 22 22 or mail@augusta-raurica.ch
Please note / Hints
Inklusion
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Visual impairment
The tour is not tactile.
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Hearing impairment
Unfortunately, no assistive devices are currently available for this workshop.
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Impaired mobility
The tour takes place partly on uneven grass and gravel paths.
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Impairment due to age
The garden only has a few seats.
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Learning disability
This tour provides a lot of information. The tour takes place outside.
Participants can leave the tour at any time and return to the programme at a later date.
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