Living in Aargau
High quality of life
Aargau is an attractive place to live and has a lot to offer. With a population of over 720,000, Aargau is the fourth-largest canton in Switzerland. Its central location between Zurich, Basel and Bern, as well as its proximity to Germany, make it an extremely attractive location for people and businesses.
Aargau is a popular canton to live in thanks to its rich natural environment with waterscapes and floodplains, affordable housing, low cost of living and wide range of leisure and cultural activities.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.