Houses that tell stories
Various names adorn the buildings in the Old Town. On a guided walking tour, you’ll learn the stories behind the facades of the historic Old Town buildings.
The House of the Otter, the House of the Protractor, or the House of the Wild Cat...
These are just a few of the house names in Rheinfelden’s beautiful old town. Learn more about the history of these houses: Who lived there? Why do they have these names? What trades are associated with them? Uncover the secrets hidden within these historic walls.
House Names & Their Meanings.
This walking tour offers locals and visitors alike a deeper insight into Rheinfelden. Guided by local tour guides, you’ll wander through the charming old town, passing winding alleys, cozy squares, unique house facades, and imposing buildings. There are countless hidden corners to discover, and every house tells its own fascinating story.
On this tour, you'll learn more about the following sights
Commandant's house
Commandant's house
In Habsburg times, the Kommandantenhaus was the residence of the Austrian commanders in Rheinfelden.
Rheinfeld town hall
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.
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 so that there are plenty of places to sit at short intervals. This tour is accessible to people in wheelchairs. However, the City Hall auditorium cannot be visited. The rest of the tour will be slightly adjusted as needed so that no insurmountable stairs prevent you from enjoying the experience.
Please note this in the comments field when booking online or give us a call.
Take a peek behind the facades with our guides.
On this tour, you will be accompanied by our experienced city guides.
Robi Conrad, Ruedi Hofer, Anke Kurt, Kurt Rosenthaler,
Further information
Highlights of this tour
- Haus zur Sonne (Fricktal Museum) and Salmen Brewery
- Facilities for soldiers: “Zum Meerfräulein”
- History of the historic spa town: “Zum Badzuber”
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
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