Aarau
Switzerland · Kanton AargauCH
Municipality in Aargau, Switzerland
Aarau is a town, a municipality, and the capital of the northern Swiss canton of Aargau. The town is also the capital of the district of Aarau. It is German-speaking and predominantly Protestant. Aarau is situated on the Swiss plateau, in the valley of the Aare, on the river's right bank, and at the southern foot of the Jura Mountains, and is west of Zurich, 58 kilometres south of Basel and 65 kilometres northeast of Bern. The municipality borders directly on the canton of Solothurn to the west. It is the largest town in Aargau. At the beginning of 2010 Rohr became a district of Aarau.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 22,710
- Coordinates
- 47.393, 8.044
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Elevation
- 384 m
Overview of Aarau
Aarau sits in Kanton Aargau, Switzerland and reads as a small town. With 22,710 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Visitors mostly come here for adventure, water sports and sports.
Things to do in Aarau
Adventure in Aarau
(3)Adventure lovers get Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Aarau. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Aarau
(3)Aarau's water sports entries include Canoeing, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. Everything listed here comes from what Aarau is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Aarau
(2)Looking for sports? Aarau has Hiking and Hiking Trails. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Aarau.
Family in Aarau
(1)On the family side, Aarau offers Water Parks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Aarau. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Aarau
(1)Looking for nature? Aarau has Islands. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Aarau.
More to do in Aarau
(1)Under other activities, Aarau is tagged with Secret. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Aarau.
Best time to visit Aarau
Coast and water plans belong in June to September. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot.
Getting there & around
Reaching Aarau is easiest with a car once you are in Kanton Aargau. Aarau runs on Europe/Zurich time.
Similar destinations
Places near Aarau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aarau known for?
- In Kanton Aargau, Switzerland, Aarau stands out for adventure, water sports and sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 22,710-strong destination.
- What can you do in Aarau?
- Options in Aarau run to Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Canoeing and Kiteboarding — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Aarau?
- Coast and water plans belong in June to September. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot.
- Where is Aarau located?
- You will find Aarau in Kanton Aargau, Switzerland. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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