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How to Visit Augusta Raurica

Essential planning tips for exploring the expansive Roman ruins and museum near Basel.

Visiting Augusta Raurica requires some foresight due to its sprawling open-air landscape and multiple points of interest. This guide helps you structure your day to make the most of the theatre, reconstructed house, and archaeological findings. We recommend checking the official website before your arrival to confirm the most current opening hours and temporary event access.

How to Visit Augusta Raurica
How to visit Augusta Raurica in Basel: practical museum planning guide and visit strategy
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Use this how-to-visit guide for Augusta Raurica in Basel to plan timing, entry expectations, and key preparation details before arrival.

Visit overview

The open-air grounds, protected monuments, and animal park are free to visit and open year-round. Paid tickets are required only to access the Museum Augusta Raurica and the Roman house, which operate on seasonal hours.

Entry notes

No tickets are required for the open-air site, monuments, or animal park. Entry to the Museum Augusta Raurica and the Roman house costs CHF 8 for a full-price ticket and CHF 6 for a reduced-rate ticket.

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