Wangen an der Aare: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Aare is the defining landscape feature of Wangen an der Aare. The small Ösch, also known as the Mühlbach, flows into the river within the municipality. Ruchen, Spitzenflüeli, Hornbachegg and Kloster Olten are located in the wider regional surroundings of Wangen an der Aare. For travellers who appreciate a location by the water, this connection to the river is a clear part of the landscape's character.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Wangen an der Aare.

Geographical Location

Wangen an der Aare is centrally located, situated by the water and characterised by its green surroundings. The town is located in a rural setting directly on the Aare in the Bernese Oberaargau between Olten and Solothurn. Wangen an der Aare is associated with the annual Maimarkt and Herbstmarkt markets. It is assumed that the town was founded by the Counts of Kyburg in the mid-13th century. For travellers who appreciate a central location by the water in green surroundings, this description provides a specific point of reference.

Culture

Wangen an der Aare has a historic town centre and an old covered wooden bridge that crosses the Aare.

The historical heritage includes the Aare Bridge, the castle and the listed Salzhaus. The historic town centre is described as suitable for walks.

For further destination selection, you can also visit the pages for Wiedlisbach, Seeberg, Wangenried, Oberbipp, Niederbipp, Attiswil and Wolfisberg.

To the higher-level travel overview: Wangen.