Vindonissa, Celtic oppidum / Roman legionary camp / civilian settlement

The military complex extends over 20 hectares, featuring stone fortifications, watchtowers, gates, and an underground water supply system still functional today.

Between 14 and 37 AD, Emperor Tiberius established a permanent legionary camp at this strategic location near the confluence of three rivers.

The site contains Switzerland's largest Roman amphitheater, which accommodated 10,000 spectators and retains visible sections of its original north and west walls.

The Vindonissa Museum and Legionary Trail remain open from April through November, offering guided tours in multiple languages for individuals and groups.

Archaeological excavations have uncovered funeral pyre graves from 1000-800 BC, predating the Roman occupation by nearly a millennium.

Location: Windisch

Elevation above the sea: 351 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Windisch, Donau-Iller-Rhein-Limes

Address: 5210 Windisch 5210

GPS coordinates: 47.48101,8.22003

Latest update: May 13, 2025 06:01