Geheimtipps im Kanton Aargau

Hidden Gems

This collection highlights the diverse medieval architecture of Aargau, ranging from the Roman legion camp at Vindonissa to the moated Hallwyl Castle. It features hilltop ruins like Schenkenberg and Alt-Wartburg alongside well-preserved urban fortifications such as Baden’s Stadtturm and Brugg’s Schwarzer Turm. The list also includes quiet religious sites like the 18th-century Marienkapelle and modern observation towers on Maiengrün and Sonnenberg, which offer panoramic views across the Swiss plateau and the Rhine.