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>>> Souvenirs and Specialities from Aarau Information about Aarau A varied range of food and >>> City Tours and as a Place of Residence Tailor-Made Offers practical items to enjoy all by yourself or to bring back Current letting offers, brochures, See the historical and modern Leisure Activities home. information for new residents. town of Aarau from a different and Group Offers

perspective and discover hidden >>> treasures. Over 20 themed tours Suggestions for excursions and a variety of different offers and overnight stays, brochu- are available. res, extensive knowledge of Aarau and beyond. aarau info Metzgergasse 2 5000 Aarau Tickets for Theatres, Phone 062 834 10 34 Mon 1.30 pm - 6.00 pm Festivals and Concerts Vouchers for Aarau [email protected] Tue – Fri 9.00 am - 6.00 pm A wide range of tickets for and Admissions www.aarauinfo.ch Sat 9.00 am - 1.00 pm local events and occasions A wide range of vouchers further afield. for Aarau and the region. Guided Tours & Museums 7

Audio Trail Stadtbach Aarau – The Town‘s Brook >>> The rich history of Aarau‘s water supply can be ex- perienced at 34 stations. The path, which is divided into three sections, is also suitable for cycling. Audio files, maps and texts are transferred to the smartphone using a QR code. Duration: approx. 1 hour, www.geopfad.ch

Guided Tours by aarau info Trained tour guides with sound knowledge and a passion for Aarau will accompany you on your jour- ney of discovery. The offer ranges 1 from a classic tour of the old town to a medieval guided tour with Museum of Aarau the night guard. Its historical collection of 60’000 objects makes this aarau info, Metzgergasse 2, museum the memory storehouse of Aarau. In the 5000 Aarau, www.aarauinfo.ch new museum extension you can enjoy unrestricted access with alternating exhibitions mainly focusing on photography, film and democracy.

Schlossplatz 23, 5000 Aarau, www.stadtmuseum.ch >>> Guided Tours & Museums >>> 9

Glockengiesserei Aarau – Where Bells Are Made Today the 650-year-old bell foundry Rüetschi is a progressive company that combines old crafts- >>> manship with modern technologies. Rüetschi is active in the sectors of Church Spire Technology as well as casting for art, automation, architecture, design and industry. It also provides castings and metal services for the public sector 2 Aargauer Kunsthaus – Art Museum Rain 44, 5000 Aarau, www.guk.ch The Aargauer Kunsthaus – extended by Herzog & de Meuron – houses a beautiful and comprehensive collection of Swiss art and hosts a varied exhibition programme. Aargauerplatz, 5001 Aarau www.aargauerkunsthaus.ch Naturama Aargau – The Natural History Museum of Argovia >>> The Naturama Argovia Foundation is a modern natural history mu- Meyerstollen – The Tunnel System seum in Aarau. Naturama is also With the Meyerstollen under Aarau’s a centre of excellence commissio- railway station, the Stadtmuseum ned by the Canton of Argovia to opens up the work of the early indus- provide a wide range of services trialist Rudolf Meyer Sohn to its visi- around environmental education, tors. He built a widely ramified tunnel nature and sustainable develop- system under the town of Aarau. ment. Bahnhof Aarau Feerstrasse 17, 5000 Aarau www.stadtmuseum.ch www.naturama.ch 4 Shopping & Markets 11 Weekly Market Where Aarau meets: Every Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, the large Aarau is as much a traditional vegetable market with regional pro- market town as it is a modern duce takes place at the Graben. shopping city and has a lot to

offer for everyday and more Market for Goods >>> specialised needs. The place to find it all: Every third Wednesday in April, May, August, Rüeblimärt – October, November and December Carrots everywhere! the goods market is located at the Graben. Not only a culinary delight, but thanks to the more than

>>> 140 lovingly decorated stalls Flea Market Aarau also a pleasure to look at. In the market hall on Färberplatz The Rüeblimärt attracts over Shopping in the Old Town and «Zwischen den Toren» you can 30’000 visitors to Aarau each The beautiful ambience in the oldest find many a bargain whilst also year. As tradition has it, the and most charming part of Aarau discovering quirky and bizarre event takes place on the first makes shopping a memorable expe- items. Wednesday in November. rience. Numerous smaller and larger boutiques, speciality shops and stores for sports and leisure are located in the picturesque alleys of the Old Town.

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Saturday in Aarau: Get to know Shopping Centres Aarau from its pleasurable side Whether the City-Märt in the middle of town, Aarau railway and experience where family and station with its extended opening hours, the Telli shopping friends meet on a Saturday mor- centre with various services or the Gais Center next to the ning. Afterwards enjoy a coffee or new Aeschbach quarter: there is something for everyone. aperitif in the alleys of the old Information on shopping in Aarau: www.aarauinfo.ch/einkaufen town. Nature & Leisure 13

Aarau Horse Racing >>> On two Sundays each spring and autumn, exciting horse races take place on Switzerland‘s most beautiful racecourse in the Aarauer Schachen.

In Aarau, green spaces and opportunities for exercise, recreation Aare Walk and fun isn‘t limited to the banks of the Aare river and the From the Aarau swimming historical parks, but can also be found in new urban areas, pool the path leads over a in the gardens of the residential districts and around the small bridge called Süffelsteg Ballypark Schönenwerd spacious sports facilities and open grounds at the Schachen. to the opposite bank of the Carl Franz Bally ordered the Aare. Upstream you pass a creation of this English-style children‘s playground with a landscape garden between >>> pirate ship along the course of 1868 and 1890. Since 1919, Aare Landscape and the river to the Schönenwerd the majestic Kosthaus has Auengebiet (Meadows) weir. For those interested in completed the park to the history, the walk continues to The Aare region is one of the north. The Bally Park has Ballypark. closest recreational areas to Roggenhausen always been open to its em- Aarau. It‘s a popular and lively – Wildlife Park ployees and the general place in summer. The mea- public. In the wild you can observe dow landscape in Aarau Rohr rabbits, ponies, goats, sheep, belongs to the heart of the wild boars, deer, ibex and Alpenzeiger – Enjoy the View! Argovian Meadow Nature many other animals at close Reserve. The Alpenzeiger is a magnificent vantage point above range. The park is embedded town, equipped with a large barbecue area, tables and in nature to the west of Aarau benches. When the weather is nice and clear you can and is open daily throughout see the Alps on the horizon. the year. www.roggenhausen.ch Nature & Leisure 15

KEBA Aarau (Artificial Ice Rink) KEBA is the modern ice skating centre for the

>>> entire region. With the support of numerous municipalities the ice rink in the Brügglifeld was extensively renovated and is used for ice sports and freestyle ice skating. www.keba.ch

Tips for Groups Rolling Rock In addition to the skate park for skateboards, >>> freestyle scooters and freestyle skates, the free- Guided City Tours style sports mecca, which covers an area of around 2,200 square metres, offers a variety Get to know the eventful City Game Aarau of other sports such as breakdance, parkour, history and development of Aarau and meet exciting Discover the treasures of Aarau SUP, climbing, trampoline jumping or inline with its hidden corners, special- hockey. contemporary witnesses on the way. Enjoy our tours ities and special features in a www.rollingrock.ch as a club, company, family playful and entertaining way. or with guests.

Crazy Golf Telli Crime Trail Contact and Booking The well-kept miniature golf course is located in Let‘s solve a fictitious aarau info the Aarauer Telli between Neuenburgerstrasse and murder case in Aarau [email protected] the Hangartner area and is managed by the Telli together and explore Phone 062 834 10 34 Community Centre. the town at the same www.minigolf-aarau.ch time. Aareweg Eichweg

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Even today you can still feel the spirit of ancient times in the historic lanes of the old town. Over the centuries, Aarau has always adapted to the needs of its citizens and was awarded As a historical city with an eventful history, the renowned Wakker Prize in Aarau celebrates popular traditions and 2014. The architecture and nu- vibrant festivals. merous objects from different eras can be admired by foot.

Maienzug – May Procession The variety of lavishly painted eaves is unique and makes Aarau the city The Maienzug is the most important festival in Aarau and is of beautiful gables and quite rightly so: over 90 artistically designed roof celebrated on the first Friday in July. Highlights are the parade of undersides invite you to discover them. the pupils from all local schools through the old town with a big banquet at the end. 5 The Obertorturm is a true landmark of Aarau and www.aarauinfo.ch/aarauer-maienzug the highest preserved medieval tower in a Swiss town. The 500-year-old clockwork is still wound up by hand every day and is one of the highlights of the tower tour along with the tower residence Bachfischet – Lantern Parade and the dungeons. When hundreds of schoolchildren from Aarau are singing their way through 6 The Haus zum Schlossgarten is a part town with their handcrafted, colourful of Swiss history: it served as the first lanterns, you know it‘s Bachfischet time! Swiss House of Parliament for almost The celebration originated in the medieval six months in 1798. It was here that period and is the oldest consistently prac- the Helvetic Board of Directors met. tised tradition in Switzerland. It takes place on the second last Friday before Tip the autumn holidays. www.aarauinfo.ch/der-bachfischet Discover Aarau and other places worth seeing on foot in 45 minutes. Culture & Nightlife 21

>>> Culture & Congress Centre Centrally located on the Schlossplatz, the entrance Numerous arts and leisure centres, clubs and festivals ensure to the old town of Aarau, this centre is flexible a lively cultural scene. Over 200 bars, cafés and restaurants in its use. With its stunning interior design and with a wide range of culinary delights invite you to relax and versatility, the Kultur & Kongresshaus is the right enjoy yourself before or after the event. address in Aarau for social events, congresses and conferences. >>> 7 www.kuk-aarau.ch Old Riding Hall 10 The Alte Reithalle Aarau is being 8 converted into a versatile arts Theatre Tuchlaube Aeschbachhalle6 and leisure centre. A stage for theatre, dance, circus, classical This is the theatre of Aarau The newly restored, legendary music and other events will be and surrounding areas and Aeschbachhalle6 connects built in a central location which has a reputation as a premie- gastronomy, business, culture, can be used all year round. re and production house in interior design, office planning the canton of Argovia beyond and design, all under one roof. www.tuchlaube.ch its regional borders. www.aeschbachhalle6.ch www.tuchlaube.ch Culture & Nightlife 23

Freier Film Aarau The cinema Freier Film primarily devotes its programme to European film authors, to the independent US cinema Trikont and to Swiss Film, with an emphasis on docu- mentary films. www.freierfilm.ch

Cinema Aarau In the cinemas Ideal and Schloss state-of-the-art technology including 3D projection turn a visit KIFF into an experience. The KIFF in Aarau is the most visited cultural centre in www.kino-aarau.ch the canton and has been offering the very best in popular culture with supra-regional appeal for over 20 years. www.kiff.ch Tip

The Event Calendar of Aarau In the bars of Aarau you can get 11 >>> ready for your night out and meet Flösserplatz like-minded people for some inte- resting discussions. In addition to various parties and concerts, other cultural events such as theatre perfor- www.heartbeat-aarau.ch mances, poetry slams or jam sessions are also part of the programme at this Youth Centre. www.weloveaarau.ch www.floesserplatz.ch Gastronomy 25

In the traditional Confiserie Brändli you will not only find the Aarau speciality «Brändli Bombe», you can also enjoy home-made pâtisserie and a delicious coffee or tea in the adja- cent Tea Room. You can experience upmarket gastronomy in the Hotel Kettenbrücke, in the Restaurant Beluga and in the Krone in the middle of the old town. The Restaurant Mürset is located on the so-called «Aarauer Riviera». Home Barista Shop stands for coffee art at the highest level. At three locations in Aarau – one of them a genuine French-style crêperie – guests are spoiled with a selected assortment. Due to its international cuisine, the Gossip appeals to a wide audience. Just as popular is the traditional Restaurant Laterne with its home-style dishes. The Restaurant Se- To get a feel for the energy of the vibrant villa, which serves tapas nowadays, looks old town, it is worth visiting Panini Cultura back on a very long history. Caffè, Café Bar Tuchlaube or Café Bar Lockentopf.

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Guided Tour «Aarau Beizen – History and Anecdotes» The Culinary Old Town Tour Where did the visionaries meet in the olden days? What ab- Get to know the historical part of Aarau and enjoy out the Spanish taverns in Aarau? And which was the first regional delicacies in two different locations along popular establishment of the Aarau people? the way. Information and registration: www.aarauinfo.ch Information and registration: www.aarauinfo.ch Accommodation 27

>>> Aarau invites you to take a break. For a shorter or lon- Other hotels in the surrounding areas ger stay there are 3 and • Hotel Aarau-West, Oberentfelden, www.hotelaarauwest.ch 4-star hotels as well as • Hotel Aarehof, Wildegg, www.aarehof.ch private accommodation to choose from. • Hotel Bären, Suhr, www.baeren-suhr.ch • Gasthof Engel, Oberentfelden, www.gasthofengel.ch • Landhotel Hirschen, Erlinsbach, www.hirschen-erlinsbach.ch • Hotel Lenzburg, www.hotellenzburg.ch • Hotel Storchen, Schönenwerd, www.hotelstorchen.ch

>>> Hotel Kettenbrücke 4* 24 modern furnished rooms and Private Accommodation in Aarau two spacious suites offer you con- • Gästehaus Aarau, www.acl-aarau.ch temporary comfort for business • Tuch und Laube, www.tuchundlaube.ch and/or leisure. • Zum Graf, www.zumgraf.ch >>> www.hotelkettenbruecke.ch

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Sorell Hotel Aarauerhof 3* Gasthof zum Schützen 3* Weekend-Special for two people The Sorell Hotel Aarauerhof The small, charming guesthouse from CHF 159 is located right next to the offers a total of ten rooms and The weekend offers are suitable Guests of all aarau info railway station and offers on- an ideal infrastructure for semi- for couples, girlfriends or mother partner hotels receive site parking and a spacious nars, workshops, conferences or and daughter. Simply anyone who numerous discounts and wellness area. family and club meetings. wants to spend a weekend with offers for leisure activities www.aarauerhof.ch www.gasthofschuetzen.ch good company whilst discovering during their stay. a city. www.aarauinfo.ch/weekend 29

>>> century, century, th Gränichen in Since its appearance history in 11 the has been has been Liebegg Castle aristo- owned by various the knights families: cratic of Liebegg and Luternau, the von the Graviseth, Diesbach and the Hunziker. has of Argovia The Canton been the owner of the castle since 1948. www.graenichen.ch

Densbüren Densbüren The ideal walking close to Aarau: haven A recreational the from with views points vantage , and hiking area to and Jungfrau Mönch the the Eiger, Glarner Alps over in the Black Forest. Feldberg www.densbueren.ch m above sea level, the Geiss- sea level, 908 m above www.erlinsbach-ag.ch Erlinsbach AG At (a sideline peak of the Geiss- fluegrat in the flue) is the highest elevation and the municipal of Argovia Canton is easily The area of Erlinsbach. area suitable for accessible with a hike with will be rewarded You beginners. all a beautiful view theto the north, In the Erlins- to the Black Forest. way main- is also a path there bach area «Native tained by the working group variety with a great Argovia» Orchids in orchids their natural of protected habitat.

Biberstein firstthe public The Lido Biberstein, has a pool in Switzerland, nature a lawn pool, a children‘s pool, large and a beautiful sunbathing for bistro. www.biberstein.ch >>> -

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>>> August, the Swiss National National the Swiss August, st Suhr point vantage The Suhrerchopf the village, from can be reached - and Unterentfel the Aarauerfeld Wynen- of views the It offers den. valleys. thal and the Suhrental On 1 - A fire year. is litevery bonfire a Day, round. can be used all year place www.suhr.ch

Muhen Muhen rebuilt house was roof The well-known thatched in 1962/63 with the help of Confederation, the and the Department the Canton of Homeland housing museum has since This rural Security. been open to the public. www.muhen.ch Oberentfelden of route the forest The entire 2,5 km is around trail adventure - long and includes beautiful fo is accessi- The route paths. rest ble and is throughout the year and old. young a delight for Please allow 2-3 hours to exploretrail. the adventure www.oberentfelden.ch - Küttigen Aargau with the Jurapark In cooperation Graf-Gfeller, and the local historian Kurt a signposted oftour along the village Küt historically significant buildings in tigen has been created. www.kuettigen.ch Hirschthal Hirschthal Wald the of the construction , With the Biberburg visitors to encourage and wants Club has made a mark construction ecological in of an interest to this venue take sustainable energythe use supply and promote methods, resources. of regional www.hirschthal.ch

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