Bremgarten, Medieval market municipality in Aargau, Switzerland.
Bremgarten is a market town on the Reuss River, where buildings are spread across different levels. The upper old town sits on elevated ground, while the lower area rests beside the water, together forming a connected town layout.
The settlement received market rights in 1258 from Rudolf I and grew into a regional trading center. Over time, it developed a well-organized town structure with important public buildings and institutions.
The town's name reflects its role as a marketplace, and it reveals itself through traditional buildings and narrow streets that shape daily life. People gather here for festivals and markets that celebrate local crafts and community traditions.
The town is connected to larger Swiss cities through the Bremgarten-Dietikon-Bahn railway system, with several stations scattered throughout the area. Visitors can easily access walking paths and explore the different elevation zones at their own pace.
An annual winter market draws thousands of visitors seeking local crafts and traditional foods. This event is deeply rooted in local identity and brings together generations of makers and shoppers.
Location: Bremgarten District
Elevation above the sea: 389 m
Part of: RPV Mutschellen-Reusstal-Keller
Shares border with: Fischbach-Göslikon, Wohlen, Eggenwil, Widen, Zufikon, Unterlunkhofen
Website: https://bremgarten.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.35278,8.34000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:16
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City Church of Bremgarten
106 m
Benedictine monastery St. Martin
2.1 km
Kulturzentrum Bremgarten
427 m
Covered wooden bridge over the river Reuss
278 m
So-called Schlössli
291 m
Church of the former capuchin monastery
453 m
Bettlerstein
2.2 km
St. Klara Monastery
55 m
Former Muri-Amthof
233 m
Kellertheater Bremgarten
303 m
Bremgarten railroad bridge
389 m
Reformed church
481 m
City hall
192 m
Roman-catholic church
3.5 km
Dominilochsteg
2.2 km
New Apostolic Church
657 m
Kleiderfabrik Meyer & Co.
407 m
Clara chapel
139 m
Mother of God chapel
127 m
Roman catholic parish church
1.8 km
Former old shooting range
380 m
Emaus chapel
1.2 kmRoman-catholic rectory
1.9 km
Roman catholic parish church with cemetery wall
1.9 km
City fortifications (city wall, Hexenturm, Hermannsturm, Meiss-/Katzenturm, Spittelturm, Bollhaus)
262 m
Muri-Amthof extension buildings
238 m
Roman catholic rectory
100 m
Former inn
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