Hostels in Beinwil am See, Switzerland

Beinwil am See, Switzerland, is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Aargau, which is located in the central north of the country, adjoining to Germany. Beinwil am See (literally translated as Beinwil by the Lake) is around forty kilometres from the German border. The earliest settlements in the region can be traced back to the stone age. However, the municipality was first mentioned in documents in the early eleventh century. Aarau, the capital of the canton, is around twenty-three kilometres away. If you travel from abroad and you've got to take a plane, check the flights to Zürich. The international airport there offers flight connections to numerous international destinations. From Zürich and Aarau you can take a train to get to Beinwil am See. It takes around one hour from Zürich and only forty-five minutes from Aarau. The municipality is located right on Lake Hallwill (in German, Hallwilersee), which is also the biggest tourist attraction. Lake Hallwill covers an area of around ten square kilometres. It offers beautiful views on the distant mountain range on a clear day. Due to the intensive agricultural use of the nearby fields, the lake had a really bad water quality in the eighties. However, the water quality has increased a lot and the phosphate content dropped significantly since then. In summer, the lake is a popular tourist destination for day trips. There are various restaurants, cafes, and lidos to go for a swim by the shores. If you want to explore the lake on the water, there are ferries operating during the summer. There are a couple of hotels in and nearby Beinwil am See. The three- and four-star hotels offer modern and clean facilities. If you are a backpacker and trying to save some money, check out the Beinwil am See, Switzerland hostel supply; it may be a bit limited, but you will find a Beinwil am See, Switzerland hostel to suit your needs. Your hostel in Beinwil am See, Switzerland, looks more like an ordinary house and the facilities are a bit old fashioned, but it is a suitable option for low-budget tourists.