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A Swiss town on the Rhine where medieval heritage, healing traditions and cross-border life meet — the old town, the Inseli castle island, the Feldschlösschen brewery and the brine spa.

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About Rheinfelden

Medieval charm and riverside serenity on the Rhine

Welcome to Visit Rheinfelden.com, an independant Travel guide using the "Visit" branding style adopted by more and more private Tourist Guides, marketing-savvy Hotel organisations or official Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Rheinfelden is a town where history feels closely connected to the Rhine, healing traditions, and cross-border culture, shaped by medieval heritage, riverside landscapes, and its position between Switzerland and Germany.

Founded along one of the most important crossings of the Rhine, Rheinfelden developed during the Middle Ages as a fortified market town and regional trading center. Its narrow streets, stone gateways, and historic buildings still preserve the atmosphere of this medieval past today. Over time, the town also became known for its saline springs and wellness culture, which helped transform Rheinfelden into one of Switzerland’s early spa destinations. The Rhine itself has always remained central to the town’s identity, shaping commerce, daily life, and the close relationship between the Swiss and German sides of the river. Few places in Switzerland combine medieval charm and riverside serenity so naturally.

Modern Rheinfelden blends this heritage with a calm and welcoming atmosphere. River promenades, thermal wellness centers, and nearby cycling routes offer recreation, while cafés, local markets, and cultural events bring life to the historic center throughout the year. The balance between historic preservation, spa traditions, and modern Swiss living gives the town its distinctive character.

Rheinfelden is a place where medieval streets meet the flowing Rhine, where wellness traditions stand beside everyday cross-border life and cafés, and where the town continues to preserve its relaxed and timeless atmosphere.

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Top things to do

Top 20 tourist attractions in Rheinfelden

Rheinfelden Old Town — Rheinfelden01i

Rheinfelden Old Town

The medieval old town on the Rhine, with narrow lanes, boutiques and street names that recall medieval life.

Town Hall (Rathaus) — Rheinfelden02i

Town Hall (Rathaus)

The central town hall with a Baroque facade, a sturdy tower and an inner courtyard; its hall shows portraits of Habsburg rulers.

Rhine Bridge — Rheinfelden03i

Rhine Bridge

The historic crossing linking Swiss Rheinfelden with its German twin town on the opposite bank.

Feldschlösschen Brewery — Rheinfelden04i

Feldschlösschen Brewery

A brewery in a famous castle-like building, brewing beer since 1876, with guided tours of the Brauwelt.

St. Martin’s Church — Rheinfelden05i

St. Martin’s Church

A Christ-Catholic church more than 1,000 years old, showing several architectural styles.

Storks’ Nest Tower (Kupferturm) — Rheinfelden06i

Storks’ Nest Tower (Kupferturm)

The eastern tower of the old town, home to storks; its top room can be rented for views over the rooftops.

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Obertorturm

The most important tower of the medieval town walls, whose clock unusually does not strike the hour.

Johanniterkapelle & Commandery — Rheinfelden08i

Johanniterkapelle & Commandery

The chapel and former commandery of the Knights Hospitaller, founded in the Middle Ages.

Grand Hôtel des Salines — Rheinfelden09i

Grand Hôtel des Salines

The former spa hotel north-east of the old town, now home to the Parkresort Rheinfelden.

Albrechtsbrunnen — Rheinfelden10i

Albrechtsbrunnen

A fountain on Albrechtsplatz crowned by Archduke Albrecht VI.

Augusta Raurica (nearby) — Rheinfelden11i

Augusta Raurica (nearby)

The Roman town of Augusta Raurica in nearby Augst and Kaiseraugst, with its theatre and museum.

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Inseli Burgstell

An island park on the site of the former Stein castle, home of Rudolf von Rheinfelden, with views of the Rhine and the old town.

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Messerturm

A tower at the north-eastern end of the old town by the Rhine, surrounded by stories about its name.

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Fricktaler Museum

The regional museum housed in the Haus zur Sonne on Marktgasse.

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sole uno Wellness World

A brine wellness world in the Parkresort, continuing the town’s spa tradition.

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Glockenspiel im Rumpel

A chime honouring the clever tailor who, according to legend, saved Rheinfelden from the Swedes.

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Salmenbräu

The former brewery on Marktgasse with an ornate facade and a brewer’s star.

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Rhine Boat Trips to Basel

Boats from the Fröschweid landing travel to Basel, passing through the river locks.

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Stadtpark Ost & Rhine Steps

A park on the east side with steps down to the Rhine, a small river beach and views of the old town.

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Kraftwerk 1898 Exhibition

A pavilion about the historic hydroelectric plant, one of Europe’s oldest, which pioneered a cross-border power grid.

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Getting there ✈

Fly to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse (BSL), about 20 km from Rheinfelden.

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