Jurapark Aargau, Chriesiwäg Gipf-Oberfrick, ©Renato Bagattini
Living in Aargau
High quality of life
Aargau offers an outstanding living environment with much to enjoy. Home to over 735,000 residents, it is Switzerland’s fourth-largest canton. Its central location between Zurich, Basel and Bern, along with its proximity to Germany, provides ideal conditions for both people and businesses.
Abundant natural landscapes with rivers and wetlands, affordable housing, low living costs and a diverse range of leisure and cultural activities make Aargau one of Switzerland’s most sought-after places to live.
Family-friendly location
Affordable housing and moderate cost of living
Aargau boasts outstanding living conditions: With affordable housing and a moderate cost of living, as well as a wide range of leisure activities, the canton is a very attractive place to live, especially for families.
Wide range of leisure activities
Explore nature
With its idyllic hilly landscape, dotted with gentle slopes and floodplains, Aargau is the perfect place to take a break and relax. The canton is a particularly fertile region, known for its dairy farming, fruit and grain growing and wine production. In the Brugg region, where the rivers Aare, Reuss and Limmat meet, there is a moated castle – a unique riverscape that is considered a national treasure.
©TourismusRheinfelden
Castles
Historical treasures
Aargau is home to a number of castles, monasteries and museums that showcase2,000 years of the canton's history – interactive experiences in original historical buildings.
© Bild: Schloss Lenzburg
Where water works wonders
Unique spa region
Aargau’s mineral and thermal springs have been believed to have a purifying, preventive and healing effect – meaning they have been used for medicinal purposes – since time immemorial. If you’re looking for some rest and relaxation, you’ll find it in Aargau
© Bild: Fortyseven, Baden
Wide range of activities
Exciting culture
The cultural activities in Aargau leave nothing to be desired. Take a journey through music, art, theatre and literature – there’s something for everyone.
Einzigartige Ausstellungen im Stapferhaus Lenzburg ziehen Besucherinnen und Besucher aus der ganzen Schweiz an. ©Ralph Feiner
Historical gems
Aargau’s historic old towns
The old towns of Aargau, including those once controlled by the houses of Zähringen and Habsburg, reflect the history of the canton. They have a very special charm and showcase the heritage and history of the region.
© Bild: Altstadt Bremgarten
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Living and working in Aargau
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