Aargau: Hotels and Accommodation

Well-signposted hiking trails with different types of routes run throughout Aargau. The hiking terrain is varied: in the lower Aare Valley there are easy, flat tours, while northern Aargau also offers routes for more ambitious hikers. Aargau is a canton in northwestern Switzerland.

Hiking

On the tourist routes in Aargau, walks combine cultural features such as an educational trail through the vineyards, a Roman vineyard and the ruins of Schenkenberg Castle.

Some hiking trails in Aargau combine views of vineyards with regional cuisine, including regional specialties at the Bären Inn in Hottwil.

Landscape

Aargau’s hiking landscapes include paths along riverbanks, floodplain landscapes and nature reserves. At Lake Hallwil in Aargau, a hiking route follows the lake from Hallwyl Castle near Seengen towards Mosen.

Culture

Wildegg Castle offers guided tours and workshops and has a ProSpecieRara garden with rare cultivated plants. At the same time, Aargau has a concentration of castles and fortresses, including this castle and Habsburg Castle.

Geographical setting

The surrounding area of the canton of Aargau is home to Vindonissa, Zoo Hasel, Mittlisberg, St. Clara Convent and Egg.

The wider regional surroundings of the canton of Aargau include Olten Monastery, the Swiss National Museum and Uetliberg.

Mobility

In connection with Aargaumobil and the canton’s transport services, public transport, shipping, as well as mobility on foot and by bicycle, are covered.

Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Aargau can include hiking trails, castles and thermal baths in their travel plans.

Wellness and activities

Aargau has several thermal baths. The Zurzach Thermal Bath complex includes four thermal-water pools, a natural swimming pool and a wellness area.

Activities in Aargau include cycling and canoeing.

More regional pages: Aarau, Baden, Lenzburg District, Rheinfelden, Laufenburg, Zofingen District, Kulm, Brugg District

For the higher-level travel overview: Switzerland.