Rheinbrücke Rheinfelden mit Altstadtfassaden

2 days in Rheinfelden

2 days in Rheinfelden - there is so much to discover. Inspiration for two unforgettable days with activities, accommodation and restaurant tips.

1. arrival by boat from Basel.

The most spectacular way to get to Rheinfelden is by boat. Arrive by boat from Basel at 11 a.m. and enjoy the magnificent river scenery and a delicious lunch on board. (only from April to October)

Boat trip Basel - Rheinfelden

Schiff Rhystärn der Basler Personenschifffahrt beim Einlaufen in Rheinfelden mit Inseli und Rheinbrücke

2. take a guided tour of the town.

Choose from over 20 themed tours and immerse yourself in the history of Switzerland's oldest Zähringen town. Choose your preferred date for a group tour or take part in a public tour at the weekend.

Alternatively, you can also discover the historic old town on your own with our audio guide .

All city tours

Program public guided tours

Audio guide

Stadtführung die Pest in Rheinfelden: Stadtführer in der Kirche St. Martin vor dem Pestaltar

3. shopping spree in the old town

Stroll through the Old Town and visit the numerous boutiques, most of which are run by their owners. Surprise someone back home with a gift from Rheinfelden or buy yourself a souvenir.

Shopping in Rheinfelden

Einkaufen in der Altstadt von Rheinfelden

4. enjoy a meal on the Rhine terrace.

Whether you're enjoying a cocktail or a fine meal - on a terrace directly on the Rhine, you can let your gaze wander and enjoy the calming sound of the river. And on balmy summer evenings, enjoy the magnificent sunset.

Restaurants with a Rhine terrace

Rheinterrasse Park-Hotel am Rhein Sonnenuntergang Rheinbrücke

5. overnight stay in a hotel, hostel or BnB.

After such an eventful day, nice hosts and a comfortable bed are just what you need to relax. Choose from 3- and 4-star hotels, a small but fine hostel or stay with local hosts in a vacation apartment or guest room.

Stay overnight in Rheinfelden

 

Park-Hotel am Rhein Zimmer mit Aussicht auf die Rheinbrücke

6 First of all, Zmörgele...

The second day starts with a good breakfast. Coffee and croissants or would you prefer a large breakfast buffet? These hotels and restaurants will give you a good start to an eventful day.

Breakfast in Rheinfelden

Rheinterrasse Park-Hotel am Rhein mit Frühstück und Blick auf die Altstadt

7. take a hike along the Rhine riverside circular trail.

Immerse yourself in the diverse natural landscape of the Rhine and hike along the popular circular trail, also known as the "Schwobe-Rundi" by the locals. Along the cross-border circular trail, information boards point out the exciting history of the two Rheinfeld sister towns.

Rheinfeld Rheinufer circular trail

Rheinliebe. Rheinuferrundweg extended Tafel beim Inseli

8 A little refreshment

A 3-course lunch menu, a small snack or something "over the counter" - there are numerous restaurants, food trucks, market stalls and take-aways in Rheinfelden's old town to satisfy both small and large appetites.

Food & drink in Rheinfelden

Altstadt Marktgasse Kaffee trinken

9. experience beer, salt or Roman times.

Immerse yourself in the world of beer and visit Feldschlösschen Brauwelt. Or are you more interested in the mining of salt? Two of only three mining sites in Switzerland are located in the Rheinfelden region.

Would you prefer to travel back in time? Then visit the Roman town of Augusta Raurica.

All visits

 

Feldschlösschen Luftaufnahme

Bad weather alternatives: a warm bath in the Rheinfeld Natursole®.

The Rheinfelder Natursole® is unique and not only beneficial to health, but also very relaxing. Visit one of the two brine baths and recover body, mind and soul from your eventful stay in Rheinfelden.

EDEN brine bath & spa

sole uno wellness world

Intensiv-Solebecken in der Wellness-Welt sole uno

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