"Aarau - capitol of Aargau" Aarau by sinoda

Aarau Travel Guide: 13 reviews and 84 photos

City with Medieval charm

This is a lovely city in Aargau (15'358 inhabitants in 2000).

The old medieval nucleus of the city is beautifully restored and kept alive - around it the new Aarau is growing...

Pros and Cons

Pros:the old town
Cons:the suburbs
In a nutshell:pittoresque city with a lot of trees

Last visit to Aarau: May 2003
Intro Written May 27, 2003
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Reviews (7)

All around the Graben Favorites (1)

The Graben is a street that goes in a semi-circle around the old town of Aarau. It divides the old from the newer part... more travel advice

around the church Off The Beaten Path (1)

Around the church there are several little alleys that want to be explored. Since the old town is not too large you... more travel advice

The Schlössli Things to Do (1)

The little castle is an intriging sight. Nowadays a museum it used to be a tower in the medieval city wall. Enter the... more travel advice

Swiss ethno shop Shopping (2)

Heimatwerk is a classy shop for tourists. Swiss do frequent it too, though. Here you may buy all the neat little things... more travel advice

Nightlife (1)
having a pint or two

Transportation (1)
about the swiss railway network

Travelogues (1)

Written Jun 1, 2003

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Comments (3)

HORSCHECK Mar 11, 2011 at 5:29 AM Report Abuse

Sasa, lovely little page about Aarau here.
babar_1 Oct 19, 2004 at 3:30 AM Report Abuse

Nice little page. I visited aarau this summer..cute city!
kimmo_v Jun 2, 2003 at 12:59 AM Report Abuse

Incomprehensible mumbling as a highlight of the Aarau nightlife sounds a super fun for me!!! Cool page!