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Platzspitz Sihl Limmat

The confluence of the Limmat and Sihl, just downstream of Zurich city centre

The Limmat is a river in Switzerland that flows northwest until it joins into the river Aare north of the small town of Brügg.

Its name comes from Linth and Maag the main tributaries of the lake of Zürich.

The main tributaries of the Limmat river are the Sihl (in Zürich) and the Reppisch (in Dietikon).

This river is one of the main providers of hydroelectric power in Switzerland.

Towns near the river

In the canton of Zürich:
1. Zürich
2. Oberengstringen
3. Unterengstringen
4. Schlieren
5. Dietikon
6. Geroldswil
7. Oetwil an der Limmat
In the canton of Aargau
1. Spreitenbach
2. Würenlos
3. Neuenhof
4. Wettingen
5. Baden
6. Ennetbaden
7. Nussbaumen
8. Untersiggenthal
9. Turgi

Images for kids

Rathausbrücke and Hotel zum Storchen at Weinplatz in Zürich
Letten Power Station in Zurich
Kloster Fahr on the Limmat
The Limmat in Ennetbaden
The confluence of the Aare (to the left) and Limmat

See also

In Spanish: Río Limago para niños

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