Discover Spreitenbach

Spreitenbach is located in the central Limmat Valley, in the district of Baden in the canton of Aargau, right on the border with the canton of Zurich. Until the mid-1950s, it was a farming village; during that period, it also had a glider airfield. Following the construction boom that began in the mid-1950s, “Neu-Spreitenbach” was planned as a satellite town. High-rise housing developments and extensive commercial and industrial zones were built.

Local History, Churches and Art

Spreitenbach’s current village church dates from 1638. It stands on the southern edge of the village centre, between the old Catholic rectory and the former Catholic schoolhouse. The church houses the oldest surviving organ case in the Limmat Valley. For almost three centuries, a small place of worship was used alternately by two groups.

The Hasel church centre is home to a carillon of 24 individually controlled bells next to the Church of the Cross. It is described as the third largest in Switzerland. Bruno Weber Park offers a different artistic highlight: its operator describes it as Switzerland’s largest sculpture park. The park is divided into a woodland garden and a water garden. The artist’s house with its tower is only partially open to visitors; the other indoor areas can only be accessed as part of a guided tour. As these access arrangements may change, check them before your visit.

Indoor Activities in Spreitenbach

Umwelt Arena Schweiz is an interactive destination for experiencing sustainable, modern living. It offers more than 45 interactive exhibitions and guided tours; the number of exhibitions may change. Umwelt Arena also describes a 300-metre indoor course where visitors can try electric cars, e-bikes, Segways and other fun vehicles. The vehicles available may vary.

Spreitenbach indoor swimming pool offers swimming, diving and jumping. It has five 25-metre lanes and a maximum water depth of 3.8 metres. The pool is accessible to people with disabilities and has a separate changing room and a separate toilet. These specific details are relevant both for using the pool and for finding your way around the facility.

Forest Nature Trail and Franzosenweiher

The forest nature trail in Spreitenbach is around two kilometres long and passes Schnitzelschopf before continuing to Franzosenweiher. Information boards in front of various trees and shrubs provide interesting facts. As route conditions may change, check the trail before setting out.

Franzosenweiher, also known as Chlosterweiher, is located in a nature conservation area. This area may not be entered from 1 March to 30 September. The “Förster Muntwyler Platz” barbecue area is beside the pond and was renovated in 2023. According to information from the municipality in 2023, the walk from the Catholic church to the barbecue area takes about 20 minutes. Check the route before your visit.

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