Aarburg

A delightful journey through time to where the Aare flows backwards. Feel enchanted as you stroll through the alleyways and past the impressive architecture of this quaint town.

Aarburg forms a triangle between the river and a tempered rock sill, resulting in a natural barrier on two sides. The buildings of the town are grouped around a wedge-shaped main square.

The fortifications on the northern side were damaged by a town fire in 1840 and were not rebuilt. The old town is overlooked by a narrow, elongated rock sill, on which Aarburg Castle is situated. The castle was built at the beginning of the 12th century and developed into a strong fortification under the control of Bern. The building complex is classified as a cultural site of national importance and today serves as a juvenile detention centre.