In the Footsteps of the Habsburgs

Austrian coats of arms on City Hall, bullet holes in the Stork’s Nest Tower, and massive city walls—discover these historical reminders of the Habsburg Monarchy.

The highlight of this tour is the City Hall.

Marvel at the well-preserved portraits of the Habsburg rulers, including Maria Theresa. She introduced, for example, fire insurance for buildings and compulsory education for girls.

DATES OF PUBLIC TOURS

Auf den Spuren der Habsburger: Stadtführerin mit Gruppe im Rathaussaal Rheinfelden mit den Herrscherbildern der Habsburger

During the tour, you will visit these sights, among others

The Commandant's House, the Austrian coats of arms, and the former barracks on Kupfergasse are further reminders of the Habsburgs. Even in the late-Baroque town church, Habsburg influences can be seen.

Rathaus Rheinfelden Innenhof mit Wandgemälde, Eingang Stadtbüro und Wappentisch der Zähringerstädte

Rheinfeld town hall

Centrally located, the town hall with its impressive baroque façade, massive tower and beautiful inner courtyard stands in the middle of Rheinfelden's old town.

Kommandantenhaus Rheinfelden neben der Kapuzinerkirche

Commandant's house

In Habsburg times, the Kommandantenhaus was the residence of the Austrian commanders in Rheinfelden.

After nearly 500 years of rule, the Swiss Confederates arrived, ushering in a new era. This laid the foundation for the modern-day canton of Aargau.

Visit the permanent exhibition on the Habsburgs in the Wehrgang, which is part of the Fricktal Museum .

Fricktaler Museum Rheinfelden Wehrgang mit Ausstellung zu den Habsburgern

Accessible City Tour.

We are happy to accommodate your individual requests. Do you have participants with mobility impairments? Please let us know so that the tour guides can take this into account. The route will then be planned to ensure that there are sufficient seating options available at short intervals.

This tour is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with severe mobility impairments. The City Hall and the Ringmauerscheune cannot be visited, as they are only accessible via steep stairs.

Please note this in the comments field when booking online or give us a call.

Step back in time to the Habsburg era with our guides.

On this tour, you will be accompanied by our experienced city guides.
Davina Benkert, Robi Conrad, Ruedi Hofer, Kurt Rosenthaler, Edi Steiner

Our team of city guides

Further information

Highlights of this tour

Battlement walkway of the Fricktal Museum
Town Hallwith a portrait of Maria Theresa
Contemporary witnesses in the historic old town

Information about the city tour

Duration: 1.5 hours
Price for up to 24 people: CHF 190
School groups: CHF 150

Bookable for groups on any date.

Booking and Inquiries

Rheinfelden Tourism
City Office, Marktgasse 16
4310 Rheinfelden
+41 61 835 52 00
tourismus@rheinfelden.ch