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Bad Zurzach
ℹ️Practical info — Bad Zurzach
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💡 Tips
- Purchase a combined SBB RailAway ticket, which often includes the train journey, admission to the Therme Zurzach spa, and sometimes even a small meal at a reduced price.
- A walk across the Rhine bridge takes you to the German town of Rheinfelden, which can be a nice change of scenery for a coffee or a bit of shopping.
- The tomb of Saint Verena in the Minster is an important pilgrimage site. Take a moment to experience the peace and history of this place.
- For families, the 'Papa Moll' trail is a fun way to explore the town. The character is very famous in Switzerland and originates from Bad Zurzach.
- Admission to the thermal spa gives you access to a large complex with indoor and outdoor pools. Plan enough time to explore everything, including the intense saltwater pool.
🍽 Food
Enjoy fresh pike-perch (Zander) or perch (Egli) from the Rhine river at one of the restaurants along the riverbank.
No visit to the Aargau canton is complete without a slice of this moist carrot cake. You can find it in most bakeries and cafés.
Try a white wine, for example a Riesling-Sylvaner, from the Aargau wine region to accompany your meal.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Visit the weekly market in the town center ('Flecken') to discover regional specialties, fresh fruit, and vegetables.
Many locals cross the border to the nearby German town of Waldshut for shopping. Prices are often lower and there's a wide selection of German products.
A walk or bike ride on the path along the Rhine is peaceful in any season and provides beautiful views of the river.
The park adjacent to the thermal spa is a beautifully maintained space with old trees and benches, handy for a quiet break.
Discover the quiet and historically significant gardens that once belonged to the Order of Knights of St. John, an oasis of tranquility in the town.
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Bad Zurzach is located in the canton of Aargau, directly on the Rhine border with Germany. The town has a long history as a market center and pilgrimage site. The prominent Verenamünster is one of the region's most significant churches, housing the relics of Saint Verena. The discovery of the thermal spring in 1914 fundamentally changed the village, making it one of Switzerland's leading wellness destinations. The thermal spa today features a vast water landscape with four outdoor pools and a natural swimming pond. The 39.9-degree water is pumped from a depth of 1000 meters and is particularly rich in Glauber's salt. Beyond relaxation, Bad Zurzach gives an appealing old town with historic fair houses, recalling the era when it hosted one of the Confederacy's most important trade fairs. For families, the town is attractive due to the comic character 'Papa Moll', who has his own themed world and minigolf course here. Hiking along the Rhine or through the surrounding vineyards is very popular. Bad Zurzach is easily reachable by train from Zurich or Basel. The best time for spa guests is year-round, while autumn is particularly beautiful in the vineyards.
- Location: Switzerland
- Top sights: Badi Mellikon · Freiluftschiwmmbad Grie · Regibad Zurzach
- Nearby: Untersiggenthal (11 km)
- Population: ~4.344
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 94 | 74 | 92 | 91 | 141 | 139 | 144 | 146 | 103 | 100 | 87 | 102 |
Geography
Facts
- Located on the High Rhine near Koblenz
- Thermal spring discovered in 1914
- Water temperature: 39.9 degrees Celsius
- Largest open-air thermal bath in Switzerland
- Pilgrimage site of Saint Verena
- Historic fair houses in the old town
- Children's theme world: Papa Moll
- Borehole reaches 1000 meters deep
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Sights in the town Bad Zurzach (21)
Bezirksmuseum Höfli🏛 museum
Bezirksmuseum Höfli features an engaging museum collection in Bad Zurzach, preserving and displaying the rich local history of Aargau.
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