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Advent sparkle Rheinfelden

The Advent activities in Rheinfelden will take place this year from Friday, November 29, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Numerous attractions, Christmas markets and illuminations will sweeten the contemplative Christmas season. Admission to the Magic of Lights is free of charge.

Christmas sparkle November 29, 2024.

To get in the mood for the Advent season and the start of the Advent sparkle, the Christmas sparkle took place in the old town on November 29, 2024 from 5 pm. The town music together with members of the wind band of the Unteres Fricktal music school under conductor Ed Cervenka provided the musical backdrop for this event. The stores in the old town were open until 8 pm. As a highlight, Feldschlösschens Brewery's illuminated 6-horse carriage drove through the old town and brought the Christmas beer to the town hall.

 

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Christmas lights.

During Advent, not only the classic Christmas lights in the old town and the two large Christmas trees by the town hall sparkle; around 70 trees are decorated by 12 kindergarten and primary school classes as well as by the town and businesses; the Stadtpark West and the Inseli also shine in contemplative light.

The public street lighting, which is linked to the lighting in the Old Town, begins at 3.30 pm.

Experience the magic of the Christmas season on a guided tour through our festively decorated Christmas town.

More about the Christmas tour

Altstadt im Advent Rheinfelden

Magic of lights.

Stadtpark West, Inseli, Idi-Furrer-Platz and the Storchennest/Obertorturm tower are skillfully staged with illuminations. The light magic begins at 4.30 pm.

Based on last year's experience and in the interests of sustainability, the times of the illuminations have been adjusted without detracting from the experience.

In addition, a surprise awaits visitors in the city park, where they can generate electricity and thus Christmas lights using their own muscle power.

Adventsfunkeln Beleuchgung Stadtpark Stern

Carriage rides during Advent.

Enjoy a carriage ride pulled by Feldschlösschen brewery horses through the pre-Christmas decorated Old Town and a mulled wine or punch stop in the Stadtpark at the Rhybar WinterQuartier.

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Adventsfunkeln Kutschenfahrten Feldschlösschen Hotel Schiff
Feldschlösschen Winterdorf Eingang Marktstände Schloss

Christmas markets.

Rheinfelden does not have a large, traditional Christmas market - but it does have various specialized Advent markets.

 

Photo spots.

The ideal location for a perfect Advent sparkle photo with friends or family? This year, two photo spots invite you to capture the unique experience with a picture.

Photo spot in the old town at mundArt.

Photo spot in the Schützenmatt park opposite Hotel Schützen with "RHYFÄLDE" lettering. The 125cm high letters made of untreated Swiss fir/spruce are another eye-catcher at the entrance to the old town as part of the Advent sparkle.

Share your photos with us and tag us on your social media channels with #adventsfunkeln.

 

Altstadt im Advent Rheinfelden

Sunday and evening sales.

Shopping in a Christmassy town? A shopping spree on a Sunday? Browse and find Christmas presents in the old town of Rheinfelden.

  • Friday, November 29, 2024, until 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 15, 2024, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 22, 2024, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Adventsfunkeln Beleuchtung Altstadt

Gift ideas for under the Christmas tree.

Are you still looking for a Rheinfeld Christmas present? How about a Rheinfeld gift voucher? Or a gift of salt from the Swiss salt works? We present the best gifts from our tourism store.

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Baumschmuck Advent Rathausinnenhof Rheinfelden

Rhybar WinterQuartier.

A culinary outdoor experience awaits you at the Rhybar in Stadtpark West near the playground/ball track with hot drinks and small snacks. Entertainment is also provided.

Rhybar WinterQuartier

Adventsfunkeln Stadtpark Buvette WinterQuartiere
Rheinfelder Krippe Zähringerplatz

Advent season for families & children.

There is also plenty for families and children to discover in the run-up to Christmas.

  • Ice disco at the Rheinfelden artificial ice rinkNovember 22, 2024 / December 6, 2024 / December 20, 2024 / January 3, 2025, 8.15 pm - 10.30 pm
  • Open House at the Fricktal Museum: November 30 / December 8, 2 - 5 pm
  • Santa Claus and Schmutzli at the nativity scene on Zähringerplatz on December 6 from 3 pm
  • Puppet theater in the city library on December 7, 3 p.m.
  • Nativity scene with Christmas music on Zähringerplatz including activities and readings for children
  • Handicrafts with the family association on Zähringerplatz on December 14, 11 a.m.
  • Stories for children on Zähringerplatz: December 18 / December 21, 2.30 p.m.
  • Candle making in the toy library

All events during Advent

Customs & traditions.

Well singing takes place in Rheinfelden on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. This ancient custom has been celebrated by the Sebastiani Brotherhood for hundreds of years.

Every Saturday and Sunday from 2.30 pm, the Three Kings stand in front of the town hall and collect donations for a good cause.

Rheinfeld blog post 3 Kings

Sebastiani Brunnensingen Kirche Eingang Rheinfelden

Sound magic.

This year's musical delights are in keeping with the annual motto "mmm - enjoyment in the river". Look forward to concerts by the Lower Fricktal Music School(December 12, 5.15 p.m.) and the men's choir(December 15, 2 p.m.) in the Christmas atmosphere of the Old Town. Or attend a concert by the Klassik Sterne, the Stadtmusik Rheinfelden or the Capriccio Barockorchester. These are just a few of the numerous musical highlights in the town.

You can find more Christmas concerts and events during the Advent sparkle in our calendar of events.

To the calendar of events

Adventsfunkeln Kinderchor Rathaus

Rheinfelden Advent windows.

It's hard to imagine Rheinfelden without the tradition of artistically decorated Advent windows. For many years, volunteers have been decorating their windows with a great deal of creativity and joy, helping to bring a touch of Christmas magic to Rheinfelden.

Advent windows in Rheinfelden

Adventsfenster Rheinfelden Engel beim Schulhaus an der Bahnhofstrasse

Gastronomy & Events.

A fine fondue in the cheese tent or a warming mulled wine in the city park? Discover the gastronomic highlights during the Advent season.

Gastronomy during the Advent season

Feldschlösschen Restaurant Brauereiareal Chäs-Hüttli Fondue

Good to know

The activities and events around the Advent sparkle will take place from November 29, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

Joint project for Rheinfelden

A collaboration between the City of Rheinfelden (City Marketing and Cultural Office), City Management, Rheinfelden Tourism and Rheinfelden Pro Altstadt.

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