Zofingen

With its unique historic centre, wide range of cultural, recreational and sports activities and numerous green spaces, Zofingen offers a high quality of life. As a regional centre, the town combines living traditions and dynamic development.

With around 12,500 inhabitants and almost as many jobs, Zofingen is a lively town in the westernmost part of Aargau. It is also an attractive business location with more than 1,100 companies. Zofingen also has much to offer as a place to live: numerous green spaces, public playgrounds and the Heitern recreation area, excellent connections to all of Switzerland and a wide range of educational and leisure facilities. Zofingen's trademark is its historic centre. It is the largest preserved historical centre in the canton of Aargau and offers numerous attractions. The town's rich history is tangible in many places: Zofingen skilfully combines dynamic development with a living tradition. The town was founded in 1201 and has enjoyed market rights for centuries. The mosaic floors of a manor house still bear witness to Roman colonisation.