National Day
Celebrate Switzerland's National Day in Rheinfelden. The official celebration organized by the city of Rheinfelden will take place at the Kurbrunnenanlage. Angelo Pisano & Band will provide entertainment, Gaby Gerber will deliver the festive address, and the Sunnebärgchörli will create a festive atmosphere with their singing.
Official August 1 Celebration in Rheinfelden.
Join us in celebrating Switzerland’s birthday on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Kurbrunnenanlage. The festival food court opens at 6 p.m. Food stands run by Samantha and her team will be on site. There will be grilled bratwurst and Klöpfer, a vegetarian rice and vegetable stir-fry, drinks, dessert bites, and coffee.
Program
- 6:00 p.m.: Opening of the festival food stand
- 6:45 p.m.: Welcome by Roland Graf, city guide for Tourism Rheinfelden
- 6:50 p.m.: Angelo Pisano & Band
- 7:50 p.m.: Sunnebärgchörli
- 8:00 p.m.: Keynote address by Gaby Gerber, Feldschlösschen Brewery
- 8:15 p.m.: Angelo Pisano & Band
- 9:25 p.m.: Sunnebärgchörli
- 9:45 p.m.: Lantern parade through the Old Town for young and old
- 10:00 p.m.: Angelo Pisano & Band
- 10:55 p.m.: National anthem
- 11:00 p.m.: Fireworks with music
- 11:15 p.m.: End of the celebration
In between, Angelo Pisano & Band and the Sunnebergchörli will provide entertainment .
Rheinfelder August 1 Menus & Specials
Would you prefer to celebrate in a sophisticated setting at a restaurant along the Rhine, in a park, or on a brewery grounds? If so, we recommend these restaurants and their August 1 specials.
Park-Hotel am Rhein.
You can celebrate twice over right on the Rhine. On Saturday, weather permitting, starting at 7 p.m., enjoy delicious salads, antipasti, juicy grilled meats with sides, and a dessert buffet on the Rhine terrace with a wonderful panoramic view(in case of bad weather, the event will take place in the Bellerive Restaurant).
Schützen Restaurant.
Delicious grilled specialties await you, prepared by the kitchen team on the grill ring. Treat yourself to a meal on the idyllic garden terrace.
Feldschlösschen Restaurant.
On August 1, the Feldschlösschen Restaurant invites you to a beer barbecue. Look forward to an all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet featuring juicy meat specialties, vegetarian delicacies, fresh salads, side dishes, and much more—all accompanied by a summery atmosphere and a cold beer.
Eden Restaurant.
A delicious 3-course meal awaits you at Restaurant Eden. Nestled in the heart of the idyllic park, the team will treat you to culinary highlights.
Restaurant Schiff.
Look forward to an enjoyable evening with a special menu, accompanied by carefully selected wines and the perfect spot to watch the fireworks. That’s what Restaurant Schiff, located right on the Rhine, has to offer.
Brunch on the Rhy.
Enjoy a leisurely brunch on the Rhystärn in Basel before the evening program.
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