Advent sparkle Rheinfelden
The Advent activities in Rheinfelden will take place this year from Friday, November 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026. 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 28, 2025.
On 28 November 2025, the old town will shine in festive splendor: From 5 p.m., the Christmas Sparkle invites everyone to celebrate the magical beginning of the Advent season. The town band will fill the air with joyful Christmas melodies, while the old town shops stay open until 8 p.m. for a relaxed evening of browsing and discovery. A special highlight awaits when the illuminated six-horse carriage of the Feldschlösschen Brewery makes its way through the streets, ceremoniously delivering the freshly brewed Christmas beer to the town hall.
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.
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.
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.
Dundu in der Rheinfelder Altstadt.
Am 5. und 6. Dezember wird die Rheinfelder Altstadt von einer ganz besonderen Kreatur erleuchtet: Dundu, die leuchtende Riesenfigur, wird mit ihren beeindruckenden Bewegungen und ihrer magischen Ausstrahlung die Besuchenden in Staunen versetzen.
Tauchen Sie ein in eine Welt aus Licht, Musik und Poesie und erleben Sie, wie Dundu mit seiner einzigartigen Erscheinung die Strassen der Altstadt verzaubert. Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis für Gross und Klein, dass man nicht verpassen sollte!
Christmas markets.
Rheinfelden does not have a large, traditional Christmas market - but it does have various specialized Advent markets.
- From November 21 to November 30, 2025, the area around the "Brauwelt" will be transformed into the "Feldschlösschen Winter Village". Salt products, woodwork, beery gift ideas, mulled beer and Schüblig await visitors.
- Christmas market in the Augarten on November 29, 2025.
- The creative Christmas market will take place on the Kurbrunnen grounds on December 13 and 14, 2025. Over 90 creative minds from Rheinfelden and all over Switzerland will be offering their Christmas-inspired crafts.
- The Rheinfelden weekly market will take place as usual on Wednesday and Saturday mornings in December.
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.
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 28, 2025, until 8 p.m.
- Sunday, December 14, 2025, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, December 21, 2025, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
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.
Advent season for families & children.
There is also plenty for families and children to discover in the run-up to Christmas.
- Ice disco artificial ice rink Rheinfelden 2025: November 14 / November 28 / December 12 / December 26 / January 2, 2025, 8.15 - 10.30 p.m.
- Making the Advent window together at the Fricktal Museum: December 3, 3 - 5 p.m.
- DUNDU, the gentle giant, strolls through the town, December 5 / 6
- Santa Claus and Schmutzli at the nativity scene on Zähringerplatz on December 6 from 2 pm
- Nativityscene with Christmas music on Zähringerplatz including activities and readings for children
- Candle making in the toy library
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, the Three Kings stand in front of the town hall from 2.30 pm and collect donations for a good cause.
Sound magic.
You can look forward to various concerts in the town squares, for example by the Vox Nova choir (December 3, 7.15 p.m.), framed by 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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Rheinfelden
Tourism Rheinfelden
Town office
Marktgasse 16
4310 Rheinfelden
tourismus@rheinfelden.ch
+41 61 835 52 00
