Reformed church

The Reformed Church in Aarburg is a protestant church with two distinctive spires and Gothic Revival architectural features from the 19th century. The building rises between the fortress and the old town, commanding attention through its vertical composition and stone details.

A major fire destroyed much of Aarburg in 1840, after which architect Johann Jakob Heimlicher designed and built this church in 1842. This reconstruction was part of the town's recovery and renewal following the disaster.

The church serves as the heart of the reformed community and continues to shape religious life in Aarburg today. Visitors can sense how deeply this building is woven into the town's identity and how people here feel connected to it.

The church sits directly between the fortress and old town and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can easily incorporate the site into a walk through Aarburg while exploring the surrounding historic buildings.

The building stands at the confluence of the Aare and Wigger rivers, a location that gives its twin spires a distinctive prominence in the landscape. This geographic position makes the towers visible from afar and adds to the site's sense of place.

Location: Aarburg

Inception: 1842

Architects: Johann Jakob Heimlicher

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Part of: list of cultural properties in Aarburg

Address: Bärengasse 1.2, 4663 Aarburg

GPS coordinates: 47.32082,7.89925

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08