Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

Places to visit near Aarau

Aarau is a town in Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, home to about 15,501 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches and 22 museums. The must-see places are Schlössli Aarau (1 km), Benkerjoch Pass (6 km) and Wat Srinagarindravararam (7 km).

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Aarau, Basel-Landschaft
Aarau, Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aarau at a glance

Location
Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
Population
about 15,501
Coordinates
47.3925° N, 8.0442° E
Places within 50 km
162 (162 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Aarau

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aarau: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Aarau

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aarau. The closest is Schloss Wildenstein (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aarau

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aarau. The closest is Benkerjoch Pass (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Benkerjoch Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Salhöhe Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Geissflue · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Wisenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Burg Hauenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Eggberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~27 km · Must-see

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Churches near Aarau

45 churches within 100 km of Aarau. The closest is Schlössli Aarau (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Aarau

38 museums within 100 km of Aarau. The closest is Stapferhaus (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aarau

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aarau. The closest is Boniswiler Ried (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Aarau

11 parks within 100 km of Aarau. The closest is Königsfelden (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Aarau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aarau
  2. 1 km Schlössli Aarau · church, Bezirk Sissach
  3. 6 km Benkerjoch Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk Sissach
  4. 4 km Salhöhe Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk Sissach
  5. 3 km Geissflue · viewpoint, Bezirk Sissach
  6. 9 km Wat Srinagarindravararam · Buddhist site, Bezirk Sissach
  7. 7 km Back to Aarau

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aarau by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage63100Schloss Wildenstein (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1657Benkerjoch Pass (6 km)
    Churches2845Schlössli Aarau (1 km)
    Museums2238Stapferhaus (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens816Boniswiler Ried (18 km)
    Parks1011Königsfelden (20 km)
    Other attractions78Former St. Urban's Abbey (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Strandbad Sursee (31 km)
    Waterfalls03Todtnauer Wasserfall (64 km)
    Buddhist sites22Wat Srinagarindravararam (7 km)
    Caves22Tschamberhöhle (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Werdinsel (42 km)
    Temples11Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (50 km)
    Treks01Ob Der Hauseckhalde - Stollenbach (70 km)

    Aarau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aarau?

    Schlössli Aarau (church, about 1 km), Benkerjoch Pass (viewpoint, about 6 km), Wat Srinagarindravararam (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Salhöhe Pass (viewpoint, about 7 km), Geissflue (viewpoint, about 9 km), Schloss Wildenstein (heritage site, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aarau?

    162 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches, 22 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aarau?

    Schloss Wildenstein, about 12 km by road; Ruine Chienberg (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aarau?

    Benkerjoch Pass, about 6 km by road; Salhöhe Pass (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aarau?

    Schlössli Aarau, about 1 km by road; Ehemalige Paritätische Kirche St. Leodegar (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aarau?

    Start in Aarau, visit Schlössli Aarau, then Benkerjoch Pass, then Salhöhe Pass, then Geissflue, then Wat Srinagarindravararam, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aarau?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Aarau

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aarau’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aarau on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.