Art in Zofingen - Old Town Route

Many local, national and international artists have left their marks here in Zofingen. The collection, accumulated over several centuries, shows an extraordinary range of artistic creation. The works in the unique and always accessible open-air art gallery in Zofingen tell the most diverse stories.

The art guide documents precisely these stories and the significance of the works for the city. Public art aims to reach a broad audience and promote people's engagement with art and culture. Unlike galleries or museums, it offers a low-threshold, uncomplicated access. The admirable diversity of artistic forms ranges from architecture, art in construction, roundabout design, sculptures and murals to graffiti.

The city of Zofingen is proud to have significant support and participation in cultural life with the broad spectrum of public art. The present culture-tourism art guide shows a comprehensive, non-exhaustive list of around 80 of these artworks that are publicly accessible – although not all are available around the clock.

The art guide can be obtained free of charge at the city office in Zofingen during business hours. A total of 4 routes through the old town and surroundings in Zofingen have been developed.

Note: Access is sometimes time-restricted