Lenzburg

Lenzburg is a municipality in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It is the seat of the district of Lenzburg and lies in the northern Swiss plateau. The town preserves a medieval center with narrow streets, courtyards, and traditional houses. Its dominant feature is Lenzburg Castle, a hilltop fortress that overlooks the town. The castle and its grounds house a museum and are a major tourist draw.

The castle dates to the 11th century and was the seat of the Counts of Lenzburg. Through the Middle Ages it changed hands among regional powers, and after the expansion of the Swiss Confederacy in the area it became property of the canton. The town grew around the castle and market rights contributed to its development as a local center of trade and administration.

In the modern era, Lenzburg developed as a regional service and residential community. It has schools, small businesses, and cultural institutions. The population is diverse, reflecting migration patterns in the canton. The town is connected by rail and road to larger Swiss cities, with the railway station providing regular services on the Swiss Federal Railways network. Lenzburg hosts events and maintains its historic fabric while serving as a local hub for the surrounding communities.