Holiday apartment in Aarau
Aarau combines its role as the capital of the canton of Aargau with historic old town streets and its location in the Aare Valley at the southern foot of the Jura. A guided city tour brings the city’s history to life. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can first decide whether Aarau should be experienced as an independent city break or supplemented with nature in the wider Aargau.
Quick facts about Aarau
City identity: Aarau is the capital of the canton of Aargau and at the same time the capital of the district of Aarau.
Landscape setting: Aarau is located in the valley of the Aare on the right bank of the river and at the southern foot of the Jura.
City history: A guided city tour allows you to explore the historic old town streets and the development of the city.
Discover old town streets and city history
On a guided city tour, you can explore Aarau’s old town streets and the development of the city. This gives your stay a cultural focus without requiring you to plan an extensive program in advance. You should check current dates and the availability of guided tours beforehand.
City break or nature in the wider Aargau?
Aarau is suitable as an independent city component: you experience historic cityscapes and combine them with the landscape connection of the Aare and the Jura. If you also want to experience nature, you can check offers in the wider Aargau. The Aargau Jura Park is to be understood as an option in the wider region, not as an attraction within Aarau. You should research specific routes and current accessibility separately.
Plan your arrival and location carefully
For getting there, train and car can be considered. When planning your trip, you can check train connections and the route via the A1. Current connections, travel times, and road conditions should be checked before departure.
When searching for accommodation, you can check lodgings near the railway station and city center, or compare options outside the center if you prefer a different location. Current information on location, amenities, prices, and availability should be checked directly with the respective provider.
Further guidance for finding specific accommodation is provided by Aarau. For travel planning, the key question remains: should Aarau primarily be experienced as a historic city, or would you like to supplement your stay with nature in the wider Aargau?
