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Aarau

Aarau offers you a varied mix of culture, gastronomy and nature. The old town, with its arcades and decorated gables, is just waiting to be discovered. Explore the city’s museums, such as the renowned Aargauer Kunsthaus. Or enjoy some leisure activities on the banks of the Aare.

This is Aarau

Aarau is located in the north of Switzerland in the Aargau-Solothurn region. The capital of the canton of Aargau is a popular destination due to its location on the Aare river, the beautiful old town and its cultural offerings.

Discover Aarau

Aarau’s old town begins not far from the station. You will be amazed by the many shops, cafés and restaurants to the left and right of the Stadtbach and the beautiful arcades. The town’s most well-known landmark is the Obertorturm tower with the historic tower clock. Stroll past the town church, over the Haldenring surrounded by old city walls and the castle mill to the Chain Bridge and the former customs house.

The gables in Aarau’s old town

On your walk through the old town, it is worth taking a look at the magnificently painted roof gables, also known as the Aarau gables. In the past, rope hoists were installed here to transport goods to the upper floors. The gables are still decorated with ornaments, professional emblems or family coats of arms. Speaking of painted: The fountain with the baroque Justitia on the church square is worth seeing.

The cultural city of Aarau

The Aargauer Kunsthaus not only houses a beautiful café, but also the most comprehensive collection of Swiss art. There are exciting exhibitions in the city museum and in the Naturama. The Alte Reithalle, the Tuchlaube and the former KIFF feed factory offer a wide variety of cultural events. You can also discover surprising outdoor art on your Aarau tour: For example, the “cloud” as weather protection on the station square.

Around Aarau

One attraction around Aarau are the magnificent castles of Lenzburg, Wildegg, Habsburg and Hallwyl. Not far away are the thermal baths of Bad Schinznach, Rheinfelden and the spa town of Baden. And the charming small towns of Lenzburg or Bremgarten are usually worth a detour. Another popular destination is the Aargau Jura Park with the Linn lime tree and the Fricktal cherry trees.

Experience Aarau for less

With the Gästeverführer card, you’ll benefit from special offers in Aarau and the surrounding area as an overnight guest. There are also day tickets for free use of regional public transport. With the purchase of the Wellness Pass, you will receive free admission to each of the four thermal baths in the Canton of Aargau.
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In the second half of the day mostly sunny. Temperatures between -2 and 4 degrees.

Aarau

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In the second half of the day mostly sunny. Temperatures between -2 and 4 degrees.