Sights in the old town

The best way to explore Rheinfelden's old town is on foot. Learn more about the beautiful buildings, the magnificent murals or fountains.

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

Rheinfelden town hall

Centrally located, the town hall with its impressive baroque façade, massive tower and beautiful inner courtyard stands in the middle of the old town of Rheinfelden.
Rathaussaal Rheinfelden von Osten mit Herrscherbildern und Holzbänken

Rheinfelden Town Hall

The Town Hall is located in Rheinfelden Town Hall and is decorated with images of Habsburg rulers and coats of arms. Anyone wishing to marry in Rheinfelden can celebrate their civil wedding here.
Nahaufnahme Glockenspiel Rheinfelden im Rumpel mit Geiss und Schneider

Carillon in the Rumpel

The carillon in the Rumpel is a reminder of the cunning tailor who saved Rheinfelden from the Swedes.
Die Adelshäuser an der Bahnhofstrasse

Noble Houses Bahnhofstrasse

The noble houses were built in the 16th century by the Rheinfelden nobility at the upper end of the old town. Today there is a school, kindergarten and the clinic Schützen in it.
Albrechtsbrunnen am Albrechtsplatz mit Obertorturm

Albrechtsbrunnen at the Albrechtsplatz

Archduke Albrecht VI proudly towers over the fountain and overlooks the secluded Albrechtsplatz. However, the popular landmark stood in a different place for a long time before that.
Altstadt Rheinfelden Rumpelgasse

Old Town Rheinfelden

The old town of Rheinfelden offers an idyllic ambience. The historic buildings and names of the alleys tell the story of a lively town in the Middle Ages.
Marktgasse Rheinfelden mit Rathaus und ehemaliger Brauerei Salmen

Salmenbräu Rheinfelden

The richly decorated façade and the brewing star show it: this is where the Salmen brewery brewed the beer Salmenbräu in the middle of the old town.
Der Kirchplatz mit den ehemaligen Chorherrenhäuser und der St. Martinskirche Rheinfelden

Canons' Houses

The houses of the canons of the former monastery of St. Martin are located near the town church of St. Martin. Today they are residential houses with an exciting past.
Anlegestelle Station Schifflände Rheinfelden mit Rheinbrücke und Inseli

Fröschweid shipping pier

The Rheinfelden landing stage is the starting point for shipping to Basel. The area is also called Fröschweid and marks one of the entrances to the old town.
Gasthaus goldener Adler Rheinfelden am Obertorplatz und Geissgasse

Gasthaus zum goldenen Adler

The building on Obertorplatz is one of the most beautiful sights in Rheinfelden. It was a tavern, a trade shop and a hotel with a brine bath.
Gasthaus zum Engel Rheinfelden mit Eingang und Hauswand zur Brodlaube

Inn to the angel

Unfortunately, the Engel is no longer an inn today, but its history goes back a long way: it was the first hotel with a brine bath for the poor.
Haus zur Sonne in der Altstadt Rheinfelden, dem heutigen Fricktaler Museum

Haus zur Sonne

The Haus zur Sonne in Rheinfelden's Marktgasse was first mentioned in documents at the time of Maria Theresia. Today it houses the Fricktal Museum.
Luftansicht Rheinfelden Inseli Burgstell mit Brücke und Altstadt im Hintergrund

Inseli Burgstell

The Castle Stein used to stand on the Inseli. That is why it is also called Burgstell. It is the residence of Rudolf von Rheinfelden. Today it is a beautiful park with a view of the Rhine and the old town.
Johanniterkapelle aussen

St. John's Chapel

The Johanniter Chapel is a former Roman Catholic chapel. It is located on Johannitergasse in the immediate vicinity of the Johanniterkommende.
Johanniterkommende Rheinfelden mit Innenhof

Johanniterkommende

The Johanniterkommende was a religious house of the Knights of St. John or Maltese. Berchtold von Zähringer founded the knightly order in the Middle Ages.
Kommandantenhaus Rheinfelden neben der Kapuzinerkirche

Commandant's House

The Commandant's House was the residence of the Austrian commanders in Rheinfelden during Habsburg times.
Stadtkirche St.Martin Aussenansicht

St. Martin's Church Rheinfelden

The St. Martin's Church is a Christian Catholic church in Rheinfelden. It is over 1000 years old and has different architectural styles.
Storchennestturm oder Kupferturm mit Kupfergasse Rheinfelden

Stork's Nest Tower / Copper Tower

The eastern tower of the old town is home to the storks. The tower room can be rented and offers a view of the roofs of the old town.
Obertorturm Rheinfelden Eingang Norden

Obertorturm

The Obertorturm is considered the most important tower of the medieval city fortifications. Strangely enough, its tower clock does not strike on the hour.
Messerturm Rheinfelden mit Rhein und Brücke Nahaufname

Messerturm (Knife Tower)

The Messerturm stands impressively at the north-eastern end of the old town on the Rhine, and many stories surround it and how it got its name.