In East Tyrol a new museum with large open-air grounds and viewing tower is dedicated to a former Roman town
Image gallery: Archaeological Park and Museum Aguntum
The first archaeological excavations in Dölsach near Lienz, date back to 1912 and were carried out by the University of Vienna and the Austrian Archaeological Institute. Today, the Institute for Archaeology of the University of Innsbruck is responsible for the works. During those excavations they discovered a Roman town which probably boomed in the 1st and 2nd century BC and was destroyed in the 7th century BC by Slavic peoples and Baiovarii. This "Municipium Claudium Aguntum" was located in the province of Noricum.
Besides the atrium and a thermal bath also the town wall and further elements were uncovered, which today are accessible in the Aguntum Archaeological Park resp. can be admired in the new Museum AGUNTUM Stadt. An 18 m high observation tower offers an impressive view on this Roman settlement.
The affiliated Museum AGUNTUM Stadt (Museum AGUNTUM City) offers an insight into the life and daily routine of the Roman town Aguntum. Findings tell about life two thousands of years ago, moreover, the big marble basin of the atrium was transferred to this museum. By the way: a special stamp and a 20 euro note have been dedicated to the famous Roman town.
Contact info
- Römerstrasse road 1 - 9991 - Dölsach
- +43 4852 61550
- vermittlung@aguntum.at
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
€ 7.00 adults
€ 4.00 children and young people
€ 4.00 students
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family ticket:
€ 15.00 two adults with children under 18 years
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free for children under 6 years
free with the EastTyrol Card
discount with the guest card
discount for people with disabilities
free admission for everyone on Sunday, September 28 and October 26
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guided tour:
€ 2.00 per person (on reservation)
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combined ticket - Aguntum and Bruck Castle:
€ 12.00 adults
€ 10.00 seniors 65+
€ 10.00 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 23.50 family ticket
More information
Guided tours are offered only for groups upon request, please contact the museum at least 4 days prior. The Archeological Park and the Museum Aguntum stay open in summer and in winter, in summer from Tuesday to Sunday, in winter every Wednesday afternoon. Both remain closed in autumn (end of October to the end of December).
Summer season start 2025 on the 1st of May, winter season start 2026 in early January.
