Zofingen – Portrait of a livable city

In German-speaking Switzerland, Zofingen is known to many for its legendary Heitere Open Air festival. With around 12,500 inhabitants and almost as many jobs, Zofingen is a lively small town in the westernmost corner of Aargau. It is considered a regional center and an attractive business location with over 1,100 companies. Zofingen also has a lot to offer as a place to live: numerous green spaces, public playgrounds, and the Heitern recreational area, excellent transport connections throughout Switzerland, a comprehensive range of educational and leisure activities, and, last but not least, an attractive tax rate.

Zofingen's trademark is its old town. It is the largest preserved old town in the canton of Aargau and offers numerous sights. The rich history is tangible in many places in Zofingen, which cleverly combines dynamic development with living tradition. The Thut town was founded in 1201 and has had market rights for centuries. Mosaic floors in a manor house still bear witness to Roman settlement.

The annual children's festival is also part of Zofingen's history. Described as "the most beautiful day of the year," this event has been delighting young and old alike for over 150 years.