Vindonissa, Celtic oppidum / Roman legionary camp / civilian settlement

Vindonissa is an archaeological site near Windisch holding the remains of a Roman legionary camp and a Celtic settlement. At this location where several rivers meet, military structures, homes, and public buildings accumulated over centuries, with some foundations and artifacts still preserved.

The Romans built a permanent military camp here in the early 1st century at a strategic river crossing. The camp served as a legionary base for an extended period and shaped the region's development before its use declined in later decades.

The site was a meeting point where Roman soldiers and local residents lived side by side, with traces of homes, workshops, and market areas still visible today. This mixed community shaped daily life in the region and left behind evidence of a diverse society.

The museum opens seasonally and visitors can see finds, scale models, and information boards explaining the site's historical layers. A marked walking route loops across the grounds, letting you discover hidden foundations and excavation areas scattered through the landscape.

The grounds contain remains of a large amphitheater where thousands of spectators watched gladiator fights and other spectacles. The ruins of this arena now lie beneath grass and earth, but excavations have revealed its size and structure.