Aarau

The Aare defines the setting of Aarau — flowing beside the old town, it gives the capital of Aargau a riverside position between the Jura foothills and the Swiss Plateau. Aarau briefly served as the capital of the Helvetic Republic in 1798, a role that lends added weight to its compact historic centre. In the old town, painted soffits beneath projecting roof eaves form the “Dachhimmel,” or roof sky, a local architectural signature. The Aargauer Kunsthaus presents Swiss art from the 18th century to the present, while Aarau’s rail links make it a practical base for exploring the canton. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding Aargau area to extend your view of the Aare valley.

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