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Oberer Turm, Aarau

#7 among attractions in Aarau

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Oberer Turm, Aarau

Facts and practical information

The Obere Turm is a gate tower in Aarau, Switzerland. It is located on the edge of the old town at Holzmarkt, the intersection of Rathausgasse, Graben, Vorderer Vorstadt and Ziegelrain. With a height of 62 meters, the Upper Tower is a landmark of the city.

Coordinates: 47°23'31"N, 8°2'40"E
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Aarau Switzerland

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Oberer Turm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Naturama, Aargauer Kunsthaus, Wildpark Roggenhausen, Gais Center.

  • naturama aarau~1760 ftE
    47°23'33"N • 8°3'6"E

    Naturama, Aarau

    9 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum

  • aargauer kunsthaus aarau~620 ftS
    47°23'25"N • 8°2'41"E

    Aargauer Kunsthaus, Aarau

    4 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, Art gallery

  • wildpark roggenhausen aarau1.1 miSW
    47°22'45"N • 8°1'49"E

    Wildpark Roggenhausen, Aarau

    28 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Park, Aquarium

  • gais center aarau0.6 miE
    47°23'33"N • 8°3'30"E

    Gais Center, Aarau

    17 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

  • town church aarau~550 ftNW
    Church

    Town Church, Aarau

    3 min walk • The Stadtkirche Aarau is a Reformed church building in Aarau, the capital of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. The late Gothic building in the old town of Aarau presents itself as a three-nave basilica and was built between 1471 and 1478...

  • brugglifeld suhr0.9 miSE
    Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue

    Brügglifeld, Suhr

    24 min walk • Stadion Brügglifeld is a multi-purpose stadium in Aarau, Switzerland. It is primarily used for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Aarau. The current capacity is 9,249 seats, which include 1499 covered seats. 1,187 covered seats are in the main stand and 312 additional seats are located in the smaller grandstand.

  • bahnhofplatz aarau~1500 ftE
    47°23'29"N • 8°3'2"E

    Bahnhofplatz, Aarau

    8 min walk • Square

  • gedenkstein johann rudolf meyer aarau0.8 miNW
    47°23'47"N • 8°1'46"E

    Gedenkstein Johann Rudolf Meyer, Aarau

    20 min walk • Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oberer Turm?

Nearby attractions include Town Church, Aarau (3 min walk), Aargauer Kunsthaus, Aarau (4 min walk), Bahnhofplatz, Aarau (8 min walk), Naturama, Aarau (9 min walk).

Where to next? Visit aargau Aargau region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Switzerland.

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