"Aargau canton not yet discovered by... " a Kanton Aargau Travel Page by bianchis

Most people driving on the A1 Autobahn, which connects Switzerland from east to west rarely realize what treasures they bypass along the way.

Take a break get off at exit Aarau and follow the direction to Lenzburg and you will discover the famous castle of Lenzburg.

Set on a hilltop fortresses you catch a quick glimpse of this magnificent castle from the autobahn.
Since the middle ages it has played an important role in the forming of the Swiss Conferation. Today it serves as a Museum of History showing how the governors of Bern lived through the centuries.
Interesting is the dungeon houses showing the mediaeval prison conditions and the instruments of torture which sends a shiver down your spine.

Nicknamed Ruebliland meaning carrot country, it is a land of many waters where the rivers Limmat, Reuss, Aare and Rhein. Aargau interesting points
Hunzenschwil village where I live
Schinznach Bad the ideal sulphur baths to relax in

The Aare is at my backdoor and flows through (17'617 km²) of Switzerland.

Hiking or cycling along these rivers is a real treat for nature lovers.

Farmers offer you a bed in the hay with breakfast. A real adventure for families with children.

Made up of 11 districts
The capital Aarau
- Baden on the Limmat River. with its hot sulfur springs. The castle of Stein, now in ruins, was once a Hapsburg residence.

- Bremgarten
- Brugg
- Kulm
- Lenzburg lies 30 km west of Zurich. Landmark is the Lenzburg castle
- Muri
- Rheinfelden is Switzerland's oldest Zähringer town
- Zofingen
- Zurzach
Aargau borders on the north the river Rhein
East -Zürich,
South - Luzern and Zug,
West - Bern, Solothurn and Baselland.