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.
