Rheinfelden as a health resort: tradition and modernity
Rheinfelden has been a certified Wellness Destination since 2015, but its salt and spa tradition dates back to the 19th century.
Rheinfelden as a fashionable spa town.
In 1837, workers discovered salt deposits not far from Rheinfelden. Shortly afterwards, the first brine bath opened, marking the beginning of the Rheinfelden spa and health resort. Hoteliers welcomed guests from Paris, Vienna and Russia.
The tradition of brine baths is continued by the wellness world «sole uno» and the EDEN brine bath. Since 2019, the salty water has even been used for shrimp production.
Rheinfelder Naturesole®.
Visit the poor baths and former hotels in the old town. Learn more about the healing properties of Rheinfelder Naturesole® (natural brine)and how Rheinfelden became a modern wellness destination thanks to the salt.
Barrier-free city tour.
We are happy to accommodate your individual wishes. Do you have participants with walking difficulties? Please let us know so that the guides can take this into account. The route will then be planned in such a way that there are sufficient seats available at short intervals. City tours are also possible for people in wheelchairs. The tour and sights are slightly adapted so that no insurmountable stairs prevent the experience.
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Further information
Highlights on this tour
- City park and former Grand Hôtel des Salines
- Historic old town with former baths for the poor
- First saline baths in the Hotel Schützen
Information about the city tour
- Duration: 1.5h
- Price up to 24 persons: CHF 190.-
- School class: CHF 150.-
Bookable for groups on any date.
Booking & request
Tourismus Rheinfelden
Stadtbüro, Marktgasse 16
4310 Rheinfelden
+41 61 835 52 00
tourismus@rheinfelden.ch