Aarau Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

The river Aare.
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Along the city there is the river Aare. When you are walking along the river, you will have great views.

Written May 21, 2007

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The Schlössli
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The little castle

is an intriging sight. Nowadays a museum it used to be a tower in the medieval city wall.

Enter the museum via a small covered bridge.

Written Jun 1, 2003

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Hotels  

Nightlife  

Mr. Pick-Wick Pub: having a pint or two
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This cosy pub is due to its central position very popular. You may hang in and listen to occasional live music or drop by for a pint and listen to the typical to foreigners though incomprehensible mumbling.

Dress Code: none

Updated May 28, 2003

Address: Am Graben

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Transportation  

about the swiss railway network
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railway station Aarau

Aarau is very easily accessible by train from all over Switzerland.

Since Aarau is located on the Zurich-Olten-Bern line it enjoys many good connections to all four directions of the compass.

In the
*west Berne
*north Bâle
*south-east Zurich
*south Lucerne

Updated Apr 4, 2011

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Train.
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It is really to travel around in Switzerland by train. There are many trains going to othere cities. Some are direct trains, others you have to change trains.If you know a Swiss citizen (a friend, penpal, etc) and you are staying with this person, you can get a cheaper ticket. Otherwise you have to pay the full price.
In the Swiss train you can take your bike as well. You can 'hang' them at certain parts of the train (see one of the pictures with this tip).

Written May 26, 2007

Website: www.sbb.ch

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Shopping  

Schweizer Heimatwerk: Swiss ethno shop
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Heimatwerk is a classy shop for tourists. Swiss do frequent it too, though.

What to buy: Here you may buy all the neat little things you have seen on your trip around Switzerland but didn't dare to buy. It's your occasion to finally purchase the item you desperately wanted - no need to go home and cry after that wonderful piece of...you couldn't buy, for your party had already left the shop and waited for you outside... unpatiently

What to pay: a lot

Written May 28, 2003

Address: Am Graben 16

Website: www.heimatwerk.ch

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Claro: About fair trade
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This is a shop commiting to the idealogy of fair trade and bio dynamic growing.

Every product's history of production, trade and shipping is controlled and therefore object to high standard control.

What to buy: Food, beverages, clothing etc.

What to pay: more than avarage

Written May 28, 2003

Address: Stadthöfli 3

Website: http://www.claro.ch

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Off The Beaten Path  

around the church
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alleys in Aarau

Around the church there are several little alleys that want to be explored. Since the old town is not too large you won't get lost, trust me. So, be brave and lurk into the small "Gassen" experience the charm of the old.

Written Jun 1, 2003

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Favorites  

All around the Graben
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The Graben, Aarau

Favorite thing: The Graben is a street that goes in a semi-circle around the old town of Aarau. It divides the old from the newer part of the city.

So, inside it there are merely private and small boutiques which have their own flair. The ones outside are bigger markets and shops.

Fondest memory: Although I went here to high school I do have quite good memories about the city.

It is here I meet my old class mates when I every once in while fly in and check the situation.

Written Jun 1, 2003

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