Brugg
Brugg is a Swiss municipality and a town in the canton of Aargau and is the seat of the district of the same name.
The town is located at the confluence of the Aare, Reuss, and Limmat, with the Aare flowing through its medieval part. It is located approximately 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) from the cantonal capital of Aarau; 28 kilometers (17 mi) from Zürich; and about 45 kilometers (28 mi) from Basel.
Getting to Brugg
Brugg is served by rail and well connected. As it is located between Zürich and Basel, there are many connections from either of these. The lines through Brugg are: Three hourly IR trains from Zürich (25 min) via Baden (10 min), one of which comes from the airport (44 min). Two hourly IR trains from Basel (45 min) via Rheinfelden (30 min). One hourly IR train from Bern (55 min) via Olten (25 min) and Aarau (12 min).
Worth seeing
- 01Vindonissa Museum
Exhibits of the excavation of the Roman legion camp in nearby Windisch.
- 02Paul Scherrer Institut
WHGA/147, Villigen PSI (about 10 km north).
Things to do
Swim in the river. The current in the Aare river is quite strong, and the gorge on which the town lies quite rocky, so swimming is safer downriver from the old town. There is a tall platform from which you may jump situated near a pedestrian bridge from which you may also jump. Be aware that the river will carry you very quickly should you venture toward the middle.
Where to eat
- 01Trattoria Casino
Zurzacherstrasse 9,.
- 02Restaurant Essenz
Fröhlichstrasse 35,.
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