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For me, Aargau has everything you My canton opens up a number of The greatest possible diversity in a could possibly need just around the perspectives and gives me the chance to small space! Countryside and culture! corner: recreation areas, shopping take part in diverse activities. Basically Caribbean sunsets over Lake , possibilities, perfect traffic links and just outside my own front door, I can the expanse of the Freiamt, the rushing a range of cultural opportunities. My indulge myself in culture, nature, sport, of the midland rivers, the proud castles favourite places are: the Seerose lido history and innovation. And in the and fortresses, the beneficial and cura- at and the old town of process I meet people who are further tive thermal water, the fine, compact Aarau where I find something new and developing the diversity of Aargau with old towns ... and probably the area exciting every time I am there. joy, passion and expertise. with the most festivals in Switzerland! Aargau – my home! My Aargau – the place to live in and explore!

Museums Exhibitions Visitor Centres 6 Top Events Historic 9 Old Towns 3 The Romans Aargau in Aargau Services 10 30 Why Visit Aargau? Action and Fun Castles and Fascinating landscapes, beautiful tourist 26 Fortresses 12 attractions as well as exciting places are all part of the diversity of the canton. Nature and Water 24 As far back as the Roman days, people Food and Drink 14 were settling in Aargau and the Habsburgs Wellness 20 established their family seat here before Hotspots going on to creating their empire. Grand Tour of Switzerland 18 Tour of Aargau 19 2 #aargau 3 Historic Old Towns: Discovering Diversity

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Vibrant colours and curious shapes unite to create a breathtaking picture; they invite you to pause for a moment to mull things over or find inspiration. On closer inspection, the finer details in the picture reveal the artist’s signature. The story behind the picture is gradually becoming clear. In the room next door, you will be transfixed by a floral interpretation of a work made of blossoms, branches and leaves which is a true joy for both eyes and nose. Enjoy coffee and cake in the museum café and muse on the works of art you have seen, exchanging ideas and mentally making drafts of your own works. At the Aargauer Kunsthaus, Aarau

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When you are out shop- ping, there is always time Heart of for a quick chat with the lady at the market stall who has an exciting new recipe for you to try out. A surprise meeting with friends is fun and the Things May procession in Aarau Night watchman tour, Bremgarten perfect opportunity to catch up on things while The historic old town is still fast asleep but the Customs City Tours you watch the hustle and industrious salesmen are already at their work, Happy sounds resound through the alleyways of the historic Long before the busy market life begins, the night watch- bustle in the streets. setting up their market stalls. Vegetables, fruit, old town, interested spectators line the streets and watch the man, armed with halberd and horn, does his nightly rounds meat, flowers and lots of regional specialities colourful procession of orchestra and festively clad children. through the alleyways and along the walls of the historic old are on offer. Soon the alleyways are full of the Intricate circlets of flowers colourfully shine on the heads and town. The blood-curdling screams of prisoners can be heard on the brilliantly white dresses of the proud schoolchildren. from the dungeon in the city tower and dubious characters delicious scent of fresh herbs, warm bread just Every year, the historic old towns in the canton celebrate one scurry around in the shadows of the night. Many a visitor’s out of the oven and aromatic cheese, tempting festival after another, keeping traditional, unique customs blood runs cold, but the night watchman continues unper- the first visitors to do their weekly shopping. alive and encouraging everyone to join in the festivities. turbed in the light of his lantern, ensuring law and order.

4 #aargau # 5 Culture: Experiencing the Surprising Landmarks, Drilling for Salt The five 17-metre high towers proudly rise from the ground. Up until 1970, people would drill here for salt and it was then that they dis- covered hot spring water. Today, they are landmarks of an important sector of industry in Aargau. There is a good reason why salt used to be counterbalanced by gold. Whether in nature, the kitchen, in med- icine or in the winter on icy roads – our life is inextricably linked to this natural substance.

Invention The History of Aluminium Foil Everyone knows the soft rustle of shiny foil when a sandwich is unwrapped or a piece of tasty chocolate enjoyed. Stapferhaus On 15 April 1905 the patent for producing this well-known silver paper was awarded to Heinrich Alfred Gautschi from Aargau. The entrepreneur born in developed a Answering Difficult rolling mill for what was referred to as a paper Questions or book rolling procedure in his company. This Museums, Exhibitions involved rolling a thin sheet of aluminium, What do we mean by Heimat (a German term incorporating home then dividing it into two halves, laying them on and a sense of belonging)? What does money do to us? Why are we top of each other and rolling them again. The always running out of time? And what does truth mean? The exhibi- process was repeated until there was a package and Visitor Centres tions at Stapferhaus focus on controversial subjects and invite visitors of 64 foil sheets. The new kind of foil was first to enjoy an interactive discovery tour. The cultural institution in Len- used in particular for packaging, replacing tin The small plates holding exquisite pralines and crisp chocolate From casting a church bell or making a straw hat through zburg encourages visitors to question the familiar, make discoveries which had been the metal of choice to date. neapolitans go round on the conveyor belt. Skewers bearing the history of tobacco down to the deep system of passageways on their own and take their own stance. From 1911 the company founded by the Swiss colourful pieces of fruit are waiting to be dipped in the sweet under the town of Aarau, more than 70 museums and exhibi- pioneer, Aluminiumwarenfabrik chocolate fountain. The Visitor Centre invites tion centres in Aargau open up their doors and gates. They AG, started producing other products made you to enjoy a delicious taste experience and make surprising take you on exciting journeys through time to long forgotten from aluminium. discoveries in the world of chocolate. objects, crafts and languages. Aargau is and always has been an innovative There is a lot of loud giggling to be heard when children canton. Today this can be seen from the nu- generate energy on the slide in the Umwelt Arena Schweiz. merous inventions from the past, as well as in But you will only hear the squeaking of tyres when Segways, modern locations such as the PSI, Park Inno- e-bikes and electric vehicles compete on the indoor run. This vaare and the Hightech Zentrum. is where subjects such as sustainability, renewable energy and nature can be experienced. aargautourismus.ch/ erleben

6 #aargau #museum 7 Festivals & Events: Celebrating Together TOP EVENTS presented by Markus Kocher, AZ editor

Natural paradise, the canton for hiking and cycling, a canton of culture – there is virtually no other canton in Switzerland which has Event calendar as much to offer as the regions of ’carrot country’. And what a lot at of visitors do not know: Aargau has made a name for itself as aargautourismus.ch/ a festival and event region far beyond the borders of the canton. events SUMMER This is something a long way up my personal best-of list. The atmospheric classic festival brings world-class artists as well as young, creative musicians together and is an indisputable highlight of the Swiss festival scene.

When: June/July Where: Künstlerhaus Boswil More: www.kuenstlerhausboswil.ch

GP GIPPINGEN I am also a regular guest at GP Gippingen: the four-day sports event and fair is the largest sports event in Aargau, attracts several hundred cyclists every year and has been held since 1964.

When: June Where: Gippingen More: www.gippingen.ch

HEITERE OPEN AIR A definite must in August is a visit to the Heitere Open Air which is known for its unique and idyllic location. It was voted best Swiss Festival in 2016.

When: August Where: More: www.heitere.ch

BRUCKENSENSATIONEN The Heitere Open Air is followed directly by the street theatre festival in Rhein- “We want visitors to feel the energy” felden. In the middle of August, professional artists from all over Europe attract Daniela Biedermann, thousands of visitors to the old Bridge, the island and the bridge heads with Head of the Axporama Visitor Centre in Böttstein acrobatics, artistry, clownery, theatre, and street art.

Immerse yourself and all your senses in the fasci- When: August Where: Rheinfelden More: www.kultur-rheinfelden.ch nating world of electricity and find out more about energy and climate in a fun way: this is what school FANTOCHE Int. Animation Film Festival classes, companies, clubs and associations can expect on an exciting journey of discovery at the September too is colourful and outstanding. At the Fantoche Festival in Baden, visitors Visitor Centre. Investigate the key energy electricity can watch more than 300 animated short and long films from around 25 countries. and find answers to your energy questions. In Axpo- This makes the Fantoche the most important animation festival in Switzerland by far rama, energy becomes an experience. and one of the most popular worldwide.

When: September Where: Baden More: www.fantoche.ch

8 #aargau #eventsimaargau 9 History: Being a Legionnaire AARGAU

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Discovering the History of the Romans Welcome to Obediently the Roman soldiers, armed with shield and pilum, march in step through the camp in under the loud orders of the legionnaire. your event

In the arena, the experienced leader teaches his Appropriate social program entourage techniques essential for survival in bat- for an eventful time. tle and defence in combat. The dull clashing of Vindonissa Museum the pilums and shields echoes from the walls and Auenschutzpark

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V training, the formation marches in step back to III the camp to prepare a delicious meal. They eat Legionslager Bahnhof Brugg VI sitting around a pleasantly warm, crackling fire. I Start/Ziel Kloster II Legionärspfad At the end of the evening, the soldiers listen to Königsfelden Vindonissa X the rousing stories of the experienced legionnaire

from his time as a fighting compatriot. Just before VIII Inviting localities for birthdays, the fire dies out, the exhausted warriors retire to weddings, family celebrations and more. aargaumeeting.ch Amphitheater Vindonissa their straw mattresses to rest. Windisch IX FROM AARAU TO ZOFINGEN THROUGHOUT THE CANTON

10 #aargau #kultur 11 History: Discovering Castles and Fortresses Rediscovering A DREAM COME TRUE A story by Dr. Angela Dettling, Old Walls Head of History Mediation, Museum Aargau You are bound to be familiar with the situation when relatives tunately they could not agree on where the pendulum moved visit you from abroad. You think about what their interests are most. My relatives from Innsbruck even got to take a turn, but aargautourismus.ch/ and which places you would like to show them. I certainly had without any success. So without any answers to this important erleben/ such an experience just recently. My relatives from Innsbruck, question, we journeyed on towards . schloesser-burgen Tyrol, visited myself and my family. Until then they had only One member of our party gradually started to get more and head that I work in the Museum Aargau at its various sites of more excited. And no, it was not one of the children, but my the living past. But they had never actually seen one of them. great uncle Max, born in 1934. He could hardly wait to finally So I was determined to show them Aargau and at least a few see Habsburg Castle. of the highlights! As we were walking up to the castle, he suddenly became Since I knew that Innsbruck had been an important place very solemn. And then up at the ruin the emotion all poured for the Habsburgs, I decided that the focus of the day trip was out: it had been his childhood dream to one day visit this to be this noble family. After all, Innsbruck passed into the castle. And he had never really believed he would live to hands of the Habsburgs in around 1363 and “our“ Frederick see the day. They had talked a lot about the “Habichtspurg“ IV, duke of , who had lost Aargau to the Swiss in 1415, (Habsburg Castle), the family seat of the Habsburgs, at school. made the town his residence in 1420. Everyone knows the About how Radbot had lost his hawk hunting and found the “golden roof“ in the old town and the Court Church with the spot for his new castle while looking for the bird. A bright grave of Emperor Maximilian I and the 28 bronze figures. So smile spread across his face. It was a wonderful moment for us the history of the Habsburgs is thus inextricably linked with all. His enthusiasm infected all of us and the visit was a total Tyrol and Aargau. success. Our first stop that morning was Königsfelden Monastery. Uncle Max died two years ago. And that makes this memory Another group was on a tour at the same time as we were. all the more precious. Whenever I am at Habsburg Castle, I re- They wanted to use a pendulum to find out exactly where the member him and his happiness that day. murder of Albrecht I of Habsburg had taken place. But unfor-

The Tours The Event Treasure Chamber The Concert-Goer The Habsburg Trail The castle gate creaks as it opens and the maid joyfully There is always something going on in the castles. Mer- Strange tones fill the room while the musicians tune their The voyage of discovery on the Habsburg Trail takes you over greets the guests. On the tour, she takes the visitors around chants bargain with visitors to the Medieval market at the instruments and your ears ask why such an awkward sound gentle hilly landscapes, through colourful forests and past the unrivalled castle gardens with their rare plants. The Höhenburg over antique knives, the most elegant fabrics and should be paid such attention, when suddenly everything flowering meadows. Breathtaking views invite you to take flowers are both a genuine feast for the eyes and an oasis of tasty delicacies. Young knaves try their luck sword fighting falls silent. Expectant looks to the front and the displeasure a short break. On the way, you can experience the moving fragrance. Across the courtyard, you go down into the dark with noble knights. Farmers from the region bring their fruit is forgotten. The tension is palpable, the expectation great. story of this important noble family at impressive actual dungeon where convicts protest their innocence or hatch harvest to the moated castle and ask for help making the Gentle sounds fill the room, swell and open up a world full of locations. Habi von Habsburg has surprising anecdotes to tell their plans for revenge. Within the castle, the garrulous must. In the castle courtyard of the castle, a falcon- heart-warming and stirring tones. along the way. The noble but ever-so-cheeky hawk appears maid shows visitors to the living quarters and shares juicy er presents the daredevil feats of his bird and astonishes the at regular intervals along the route and plays its part in mak- details of their residents with her guests. audience. ing this walk a fantastic experience.

12 #aargau #schloss 13 Food and Drink: Enjoying Local Products

Wine Specialities Chocolate A very deep red juice gently flows into the One jet black, the other golden yellow. The foil rustles when you open it and the round-bodied glass. Your nose is treated Totally different in colour, so different in fine smell of cocoa makes your mouth wa- to the fragrance of fruity essences mixed taste, and yet both so desirable. We are ter. The first piece melts on your tongue with woody overtones. Your eyes close – talking about truffles and saffron. The and mild nutty aromas, paired with fruity a first sip. The wine gently trickles down black diamond grows in the idyllic sweetness, will delight your taste buds. your throat and makes you feel beautifully valley and the violet crocus in the sweeping Chocolate is spiritual soul food. warm inside. Bünztal valley. Albi von Felten: There are plenty of very Albi von Felten: Aargau is full of young, Albi von Felten: I love preparing a truffle good, creative chocolatiers in Aargau. We innovative wine-growers who are omelette in truffle season. A simple have come up with a “plum stone”, a pra- aargautourismus.ch/ rocking the Swiss wine scene with their idea, but the aroma really unfolds with line made with our own plum schnapps, geniessen passion and fantastic ideas. Some of the the egg. Another top-quality product is and also serve a home-made venison wine-growers are actually in the Swiss saffron. I like soaking the saffron threads bratwurst with high-percentage grand- “Top 100”. Aficionados class their wines in a little white wine for about half a cru chocolate. Insider tip for your BBQ as insider tips and the wines are always day before I actually use them in a dish. party: slice open a dried plum, fill it with there or thereabouts in international Beef ragout braised in Aargau red wine is a little high-percentage grand-cru choc- awards. For me it is really fun when you the perfect accompaniment for saffron olate and then wrap it in a slice of bacon. can serve your top regional cuisine with potato purée. Another of my favourites Grill until crispy on your BBQ in a tray. first-class local wines. is a traditional Aargau saffron soup with pieces of trout. The Closer Rapeseed Oil Vegetables Meat The rapeseed oil is golden-yellow in a dish. A sea of colours, featuring orange carrots, Delicious porcini salami from Mangalica It was gently cold pressed from rape seeds blue potatoes, red tomatoes from Zurich pigs, nutty water buffalo sausage, smoky from Aargau’s valley. The fine nutty, and lush green lettuce, is a beautiful tribute Jura ham, marinated in ’Chriesimaische’, the Better slightly buttery taste is an absolute delight to traditional vegetables. ProSpecieRara’s and spicy chilli salami from Galloway ALBI VON FELTEN when combined with bread. annual seedling market is always good for cattle – Aargau has a surprising number of a surprise. specialities. Albi von Felten: It’s the same whatever you are talking about - the quality of the Albi von Felten: I have my favourite vege- Albi von Felten: I’m a great fan of the The renowned chef and passionate host uses product is decisive. We produce a genu- tables in every season - for example local Mangalica pigs. They really look pretty inely top-quality rapeseed oil which has asparagus in spring, the massive range of amusing with their long bristles, some of regional products and elaborate specialities in his already been awarded gold three times. If tomatoes available in the summer, salsify which are even curly. They need plenty of you use a really fine rapeseed oil, you will and ’Küttiger Rüebli’ carrots in the au- space to exercise and are outside all year. taste empire. notice the difference immediately in the tumn, and the various kinds of cabbage, The meat is really tasty. Incidentally, the flavour. And apart from that, rapeseed oil such as kale and sweetheart cabbage, in race is supported by ProSpecieRara. is one of the most valuable and healthy the winter. oils worldwide.

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17 Nature: Recharging your Batteries Highlight: Discovering the Region

DR. PASCAL KORADI CEO of the Aargauische Kantonalbank I effectively live at the geographical heart of the canton, amongst castles dating back to the Habsburg dynasty. Aargau, beautiful views all round, fantastic things to do and lots of local recreation areas – what more could anyone want? MySwitzerland.com/ tourofaargau.ch grandtour

WILDEGG THE LIME TREE PANORAMIC VIEW CASTLE OF LINN GISLIFLUE The magnificent Wildegg Castle From the free-standing lime tree The Gisliflue in the range of hills resides in splendour on the top of of Linn, you can overlook the Aare between Wildegg and Aarau offers my local hill and can be seen from all Valley with Brugg and Windisch and fantastic possibilities for hiking, Discover Your around. The historical garden culture Habsburg Castle opposite. A place of jogging and biking. In good visibility and the entire castle estate make it calm and relaxation. And then you you will enjoy a spectacular view from possible for us to experience history have the lime tree of Linn in all its the top. You can see virtually the today. The life and times of the noble splendour – awesome. entire Alpine region with an almost Effinger family in all its diversity 360° panoramic view. fascinate my entire family. Passion

18 #aargau #natur 19 Body & Soul: Take Time Out

START: What Do you need a holiday? Wellness No, not Where are you reading I don’t really Yes, But don’t wait too long desperately! immediately this holiday magazine? have the time Type are You? to read

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Missed the bus! Well, I have What do you do? How can we felt better No, but What do your friends help you? Yes and no, it’s always say when they see you? but I really nice to treat If you reconsider – need to yourself we’re here whenever escape you need us: Wait for aargautourismus.ch You look the next one tired You look I need a good health check I get annoyed

Do you want to relax I need to At You prefer get away by being active? home sleeping: from my routine

Drinking What do you under- In a until you feel Yes, I want What is the first thing stand by vinotherapy? hay- better to achieve you do in the morning? stack In No, but I something luxury want to do hotel something for my health Go Wellness jogging with grape Day- seeds and dream pomace

You are a health-conscious You are an adventurous You are a sensitive You are a peace-loving “Health & Well-Aging“ type: “Outdoor & Wellness“ type: “Spa & Beauty“ type: “Mind & Body“ type: Do something good for yourself You are not one for sitting around. Do something for your porcelain skin Change down a gear and turn the page. Be active and turn the page. and turn the page. and turn the page.

20 #aargau #wellness With friendly support from Swiss Tourism, Illustrations: Stephan Liechti 21 Body & Soul: Take Time Out

“Health & Well-Aging“ “Outdoor & Wellness“

Your feet relax in thermal water at almost 40 degrees – The feeling of reaching the summit is indescribable. a gentle prickling every now and again. The electrolysis You look over a magnificent panorama, take a deep foot bath in the Thermalbad Zurzach makes a valuable breath and simply enjoy feeling proud and satisfied. contribution to unfurling your full health potential. WELLNESS Alongside preventive treatments, a health coach Active relaxation through forests and over meadows, is available to guests for free advice and individual in mountains and valleys, past historic landmarks and tips about health. The natural pool makes charming villages. More than 1,650 kilometres of bathing fun possible without any signposted hiking trails invite you to explore additional chemicals such as chlorine – the diversity of Aargau at a leisurely pace. PASS a boon for your skin!

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“Spa & Beauty“ “Mind & Body“

The vitalising Rheinfelder Natursole® (natural brine) The trained hands gently stroke your skin and spread gently laps against your entire body, helping it to float seaweed from the Baltic all over your body. The simple through the water. Close your eyes and enjoy the plants and the water in the Thermalbad silence, forget time and space. offer a wonderful symphony of regeneration and relaxation.

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22 #aargau #wellness 23 Outdoor: Active Recreation View over the Central Plateau Pedalling up to the Ruin

Across country, on root-covered paths and The region’s first mountain bike trail takes you through charming villages through shady woods – varied routes invite you and hilly country up to the ruin at the top of the hill. The climb will test to enjoy fascinating walks with breathtaking many a biker but the view at the top is certainly worth your while. On the views. On the way, there are plenty of historical way, there are plenty of BBQ spots but also idyllic hotspots for a cosy landmarks and original locations with impressive break and time for reflection. There are plenty of juicy fruits on “pick me“ stories to tell. trees in the orchards along the route if you need a snack.

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Numerousand rivers cross Water Aargau like a fine mesh of pulsating veins and invite you to discover the canton on more than 1,650 kilometres of signposted hiking trails and around 1,000 kilometres of cycling paths.

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Around the Lake 4 The calming twitter of birds, reeds swaying in the wind and every now and again the splash Mythical and ripple of a wave. Glorious, Creatures unspoilt banks with varied plant and animal life invite you to enjoy The trail meanders its way past a relaxing walk and even take colourful dwarves, original animal a refreshing dip. The abundant heads and black figures. Many vines ensure a breathtaking view, 3 a visitor will feel a little uneasy particularly when the leaves when they see the odd figures change colour in the autumn: a from the mystic sagas of the genuine feast for the eyes. Rolling Climb Freiamt area. Some are roman- tic, others tragic – but they are all Tip: Gently riding through idyllic meadows, in the middle moving. Aargau is full of themed “Lake Promenade” of a diverse flora and fauna, past picturesque villages. trails for people of all ages. Lake Hallwil The uphill section needs you to hit the pedals harder. aargautourismus.ch/ Once at the top, you can enjoy a magnificent view Tip: erleben over the gentle hills and even to the Alps. Gaze over “Legend Trail” the countryside and enjoy the fact that you have reached the top. The cool wind is a refreshing reward when you decide to go back down.

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24 #aargau #natur 25 Family: Having Fun Together

1 2 Rolling Rock Climbing Park Rütihof There is a lot of activity in the extensive hall. Skaters work on their tricks on the big Swinging and climbing under the trees - skating track, on the upper floor inline hockey players chase the puck to and fro, and almost like a monkey – with all your sens- on the trampoline teenagers are engaged in a competition in who can do the best es tested. Different trails lead you over somersault. wobbly rope bridges and up tricky rope But it is not only skaters and trampoline enthusiasts who get their money’s worth in ladders, promising a total thrill. Travelling the unique skate and sport centre. Breakdancers and climbers are just as welcome through the treetops is the perfect end to here as fans of freerunnig and stand-up paddling. These real adventures really get an eventful day. under your skin. ACTION 3 4 5 Tubing Fun Ebianum Cinema 8 A successful change from sunbathing is With a quiet crunching noise, the digger’s Check in and get ready for take-off – an action-packed river trip on the Reuss, scoop digs into the ground and fills up built in the style of an airport, with mod- sometimes calm and sometimes wild. You with golden sand. By using the joystick, ern auditoriums, American bowling and Thirteen-year-old Sven races up to the ramp on his scooter, start off gently going past idyllic banks make the grappler lift, turn and position outstanding 7D cinema, Cinema 8 offers and Fun before the wild surf-riding starts. Talking itself over the dumping spot. Another an exceptional experience world. Along- over a BBQ at the end means you can touch and the fine-grained stone gushes side rousing films, you will not miss out on jumps off and sails for a brief moment through the air. relive it all at your leisure. out of the scoop down to the ground. This culinary pleasure thanks to a number of “In Rolling Rock, I can meet up with my friends, try out lots is where memories of childhood come themed restaurants and bars. to life. of things and just let off steam the way I want,“ says the bright boy excitedly of his leisure time activities.

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1 2 6 7 8 5 Papa Moll Land Heitern Wildlife Park Dinosaur Museum aargautourismus.ch/ 7 3 The popular comic figure is worked up! There is steam coming out of the expand- Razor-sharp teeth and really hard bones erleben His dog Tschips has disappeared. By ed nostrils of the young stag. He does not – the skeleton of the Plateosaurus in solving tricky riddles and clues, people really trust the small figure waiting at the Dinosaur Museum is more than 200 of all ages can help him find his dog and the enclosure. But that piece of bread in million years old and bears witness to the win a reward. This exciting paper chase is the child’s hand simply smells too good. historical past of the dinosaurs. On the suitable for pushchairs which means even A tentative step forwards, another one dinosaur educational trail, people of all the smallest of children can take part. – the king of the woods gently takes the ages travel back in time and themselves treat into his mouth and enjoys it. become fossil hunters.

26 #aargau #familie 27 Travelling to the most beautiful places in Aargau CHURCHES on the postbus Inspiringand places areMonasteries often closely connected to history and religion. Today they come to life in a number of different ways with concerts, tours and diverse events.

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