Eurovision Song Contest - Recreational Oasis Rheinfelden
Experience the Eurovision Song Contest from 10 to 17 May 2025 in Basel and relax between the exciting ESC moments in the idyllic tranquility of Rheinfelden - an oasis of relaxation.
Relaxation break in Rheinfelden
Simply drive down and recharge your batteries. Rheinfelden offers the perfect backdrop and numerous activities where you can recharge your batteries.
Discover the oldest Zähringen town in Switzerland
Do you need a break from the hustle and bustle of Basel or would you like to get to know the region better? There are numerous activities in Rheinfelden between the ESC shows.
Public city tours.
On Friday, 16 May 2025 , our city guide Davina Benkert will take you on a tour of discovery. The meeting point is at 2 pm at the town hall. The tour will be conducted in English.
On Saturday, 17 May 2025, you can discover Rheinfelden on an e-scooter before the big ESC final. Beat Meier will take you on a 2-hour tour "Of farmers, brewers and beers". Registration is mandatory.
Register now!
Discover the historic old town with an audio guide.
Would you like to explore the city on your own? No problem! With the audio guide from SmartGuide, you can choose from three tours and discover the Zähringen town at your own pace. The tours are available in German, English and French.
The old town can also be explored in a fun way. Solve puzzles on a scavenger hunt and go on a discovery tour.
Sunday sale
11 May 2025.
In Rheinfelden we celebrate Mother's Day and the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest (Turkish Carpet) with a Sunday sale.
Numerous stores will be open for you from 1 pm until 5 pm. So nothing stands in the way of a Sunday stroll through the historic old town.
Feldschlösschen Brewery.
Welcome to Bierschloss - the leading Swiss brewery company.
Numerous public tours await you at the Feldschlösschen brewery:
- Wednesday, 14 May 2025 2 p.m.
- Thursday, 15 May 2025 5 p.m.
- Saturday, 17 May 2025 11 a.m.
- Saturday, 17 May 2025 1 p.m. (English)
- Saturday, 17 May 2025 4 p.m. (guided tour)
- Sunday, 18 May 2025 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
For spontaneous visitors, Brauwelt offers an interactive exhibition and the large tap system with its 25 taps including the possibility of beer tasting is also a must-see.
Swiss salt works.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of salt!
Riburg tour "Experience salt, snow & snow"
- Monday to Saturday daily at 2 pm and 4 pm in German
- Exception: Thursday, 15 May 2025 Guided tour at 2 pm in English
Schweizerhalle tour "Experience the salt"
- Monday to Friday daily at 2 pm (English) and 4 pm (German)
- Exception: Thursday, 15 May 2025 both tours in German
- Saturday, 17 May 2025 12.30 pm (English) and 3 pm (German)
A cozy café with a salt store also awaits you in the Schweizerhalle visitor center.
A culinary refreshment.
Numerous restaurants and cafés in the idyllic old town invite you to stop for a bite to eat.
Or are you looking for a souvenir? You are sure to find what you are looking for in the numerous boutiques and stores in the old town.
Accommodation in Rheinfelden and the surrounding area.
Arrival.
We recommend using public transport during the ESC. From Rheinfelden you can reach Basel in 12 minutes on the Interregio 36. There are also regular suburban trains from Rheinfelden. During the ESC week, public transport will be expanded and trains will run to Rheinfelden until the early hours of the morning.
Accompanying program in Basel.
Basel offers an extensive accompanying program around the ESC. Euroclub & Café, Eurovision Village, open-air stage on the Eurovision Square (Barfüsserplatz) or the Eurovision Street (Steinenvorstadt).
You can find all detailed information here.
