Life, Love, and Suffering in the Middle Ages
Immerse yourself in the lives of people in the Middle Ages. Visit sites where innocent people were denounced and witches were condemned. This guided tour is also suitable for school groups.
The Middle Ages.
The Roman Empire, with its vast store of knowledge, collapses with the invasion of primitive tribes from the north. A dark age, devoid of science, begins...
Learn which customs and idioms have their origins in the Middle Ages. And why beer experienced a revival.
Hard Work & Glimmers of Hope.
The city guides will take you on a journey back to those dark times. The lives of the common people in Rheinfelden were marked by work and fear. The influence of the Church grew steadily, and a monastery was built in Rheinfelden as well. But there are also positive and humorous stories to tell about that era: for example, there is still an outhouse in Rheinfelden today.
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 there are plenty of places to sit at short intervals. City tours are also available for people in wheelchairs. The tour and sights will be slightly adjusted 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.
Step back in time to the Middle Ages with our guides.
On this tour, you will be accompanied by our experienced city guides.
Davina Benkert, Robi Conrad, Ruedi Hofer, Anke Kurt, Michael Mittag, Kurt Rosenthaler, Stephan Schöttli
Further information
Highlights of this tour
- Historic Old Town
- Pillory and Messerturm (interrogation room)
- St. Martin’s City Church
Information about the guided tour
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Price for up to 24 people: CHF 190
- School groups: CHF 160
Bookable for groups of 8 or more 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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