Augusta Raurica
Switzerland's most important ancient Roman city site, with the best-preserved Roman theater and reconstructed Roman houses north of the Alps.
Augusta Raurica was founded around 15 BC and at its peak had tens of thousands of residents. The site is located about 10 kilometers east of Basel, around Augst. Highlights include a Roman theater that seats about 10,000 people, temple ruins, underground water channels, reconstructed Roman houses, a silver treasure in the museum, and a Roman zoo where ancient livestock breeds are raised. Most outdoor areas are free, but the museum charges admission. A Roman festival is held in late August. Take the S1 train to Kaiseraugst station and walk about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Outdoor site open all day; museum approx. daily 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Rheinfelden Old Town
- Fondation Beyeler
- Goetheanum
- Museum Tinguely
- Basel Paper Mill & St. Alban-Tal
- Art Basel & Messeplatz
- Vitra Campus
- Rhine Swimming & Kleinbasel Riverbank