Gay & queer Aarau

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Your local guide to queer Aarau: events, nightlife, saunas and more — all in one place, updated continuously.

Capital of canton Aargau, known for its old town with painted gable undersides — and, since Pride Aargau, a fixture in the queer calendar too.

Events in Aarau

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Pride

Pride Aargau 2026 – Aarau

The third Pride Aargau with march and festival in Aarau.

Sep 5 · 02:00 PM · Aarau

Beaches & badis in Aarau

Beaches & gay-popular badis →

Third-party-reported, approximate info — check locally. Respect other bathers, local rules and water safety (rivers can be dangerous). Not a cruising directory.

River lido

Freibad Schachen

Public outdoor pool on the Schachen plain along the Aare south of Aarau, built in the 1950s. Not a documented gay spot, but located in the city of Pride Aargau — listed as a queer-friendly bathing candidate, worth a local check.

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Schachen 50, 5000 Aarau · Aarau · Approximate location

Worth a local check

Updated 2026-06-30

Beaches & gay-popular badis →

Health & PrEP in Aarau

Health & PrEP →

For information only, not medical advice. For diagnosis and treatment always consult professionals and check the official source.

PrEP centre

Kantonsspital Aarau — Infektiologie & Spitalhygiene

SwissPrEPared-associated centre at Kantonsspital Aarau. Factual directory entry; always check medical questions directly with the official provider.

SwissPrEPared PrEP centre
infectious diseases consultation

Tellstrasse 25, 5001 Aarau · Aarau

+41 62 838 68 12

infektiologie@ksa.ch

Updated 2026-07-01

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News from Aarau

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Pride Aargau 2026: solidarity as a statement — after the death of co-founder Noa

Noa Theo Oehninger, 24-year-old co-founder and co-president of Pride Aargau, died unexpectedly in December 2025. On 5 September 2026, the third Pride Aargau takes place in Aarau — under the motto «Zämehalt: Mitenand und Förenand!», which carries particular resonance this year.

Queer Switzerland editorial · June 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Frequently asked questions about gay Aarau

What LGBTIQ+ events are there in Aarau?

We list upcoming queer events in Aarau, such as “Pride Aargau 2026 – Aarau”. The agenda is updated continuously.

Are there gay-friendly beaches or lidos in Aarau?

Yes, around Aarau there are gay-popular bathing spots such as Freibad Schachen.

Where can I get PrEP or an HIV/STI test in Aarau?

In Aarau you'll find sexual-health and PrEP services such as Kantonsspital Aarau — Infektiologie & Spitalhygiene, alongside the national SwissPrEPared programme.