Legionary Trail Vindonissa, Archaeological site in Windisch, Switzerland
The Legionary Trail Vindonissa is a station path opened in summer 2009 at excavation sites of the Roman legionary camp in Windisch. It links eleven stations, several hidden from outside view and accessible only to trail visitors. Reconstructed legionary quarters of wood, clay and lime stand at the first station, built by hand to match the 30–45 AD design.
The Roman military camp at Vindonissa existed from 15 BC to 101 AD and housed three successive legions. This camp played a key role in Roman expansion into the region.
The site reveals how Roman soldiers lived through objects they left behind, such as weapons, tools, and everyday items. These discoveries show the real lives of the people who were stationed here.
The trail is open from 1 April to 31 October and closed on Mondays. It starts and ends at the visitor centre in Windisch, and the route varies with the audio tour chosen. Several stations are hidden from outside view and can only be reached by trail visitors; the west gate is freely accessible.
Excavations uncovered a burial ground with 140 graves, including the tomb of a woman from Bologna buried with her young slave. These personal stories reveal how diverse the camp's population was.
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