Sustainable & conscious travel in Rheinfelden
Rheinfelden is the perfect place for a conscious break: short distances, lots of nature, regional experiences - and all this with a comfortable journey. By making small decisions, you can make your stay sustainable and experience the region even more consciously. The following tips show how easy it is.
Travel by train, bus & boat.
Take advantage of the good public transport connections from Basel, Zurich or Fricktal - convenient, relaxed and with low emissions. The train station is a 5-minute walk from the Städtli.
For those who prefer a more unique experience, Rheinfelden can be reached by boat. Two locks are passed on the journey from Basel to Rheinfelden - making the journey a special experience.
Discover Rheinfelden on foot and on two wheels.
Whether it's the banks of the Rhine, the old town, the salt works or the Feldschlösschen - everything in Rheinfelden can be explored on foot or by bike. The two saltwater baths, sole uno and Solebad Eden, are also within easy reach and offer perfect places to relax. So you can discover more, enjoy nature and protect the environment at the same time.
Enjoy the region.
Taste Feldschlösschen beer, visit the weekly market, shop without packaging, take salt from the salt works as a souvenir or discover regional delicacies in the restaurants. Rheinfelden has a lot of regional products to offer.
Stay overnight sustainably.
Sustainability is a top priority in Rheinfelden: The majority of hotels are certified sustainable, making it easy to stay overnight in an environmentally conscious way.
Discover the local & experience sustainability.
Take time to talk to your hosts, market people or our guides - sustainable travel also means cultural respect and genuine interest. Consciously support local offers such as guided city tours or walks, a visit to the saltwater pool or a SUP tour. This makes local experiences authentic and strengthens the region directly.
Guided tours through Rheinfelden
Guided tours through Rheinfelden
Discover the old town on a guided tour. How about a scenic tour or a culinary tour on the subject of beer?
Stand Up Paddling-Tour
Stand Up Paddling-Tour
The new SUP tour offers the only opportunity for a city tour on the Rhine.
Feldschlösschen Brauwelt Rheinfelden
Feldschlösschen Brauwelt Rheinfelden
Discover the Feldschlösschen brewery on an exciting guided tour of the castle, during a tasting session or in the new visitor center.
Salina Helvetica - Experience salt, snow and ice...
Salina Helvetica - Experience salt, snow and ice...
Visit the Swiss Riburg salt works near Rheinfelden and find out how the salt, which lies deep underground, is extracted and used as de-icing salt to facilitate the Swiss winter road clearance service.
Recover & relax
Recover & relax
Simply wind down. Switch off from the daily grind. Recharge your batteries. If you visit Rheinfelden, you won't let it get that far in the first place.
Puzzle Trails
Puzzle Trails
Whether it's a murder mystery or a scavenger hunt, Rheinfelden has a number of exciting puzzles to solve. This is an adventurous way to discover the town.
Fresh water - straight from the well.
In Rheinfelden, the water in all public fountains is of the best drinking water quality. It's worth taking a reusable bottle with you, because you can refill it at any time when you're out and about. Good for your health and the environment! The Rheinfelden drinking bottle can be purchased at the tourist office - a perfect souvenir.
Event tip: Sebastiani fountain singing
On the evenings of December 24 and 31, twelve men dressed in black parade through the dark Old Town with lanterns and sing at the public fountains. The ritual dates back to 1541 and is said to bring protection from the plague. The lights go out during the fountain singing and the streets fall silent - for a special, festive atmosphere in Rheinfelden
Experience the region around Rheinfelden.
A longer stay is worthwhile: Rheinfelden is the ideal starting point for excursions to Basel, the Fricktal, the Amazon of Switzerland or the Black Forest. This allows you to explore the region at your own pace - without having to constantly move and with sustainable travel.
Aargauer Hochrhein
Aargauer Hochrhein
Discover the Amazon of Switzerland®! The Aargau section of the High Rhine stretches from the small town of Kaiserstuhl to the former Roman metropolis of Kaiseraugst.
Roman city of Augusta Raurica
Roman city of Augusta Raurica
An impressive theatre, the largest silver treasure of late antiquity, a romantic Roman house, numerous workshops for young and old - just a few minutes from Rheinfelden: welcome to Roman antiquity!
Salina Helvetica Schweizerhalle
Salina Helvetica Schweizerhalle
From stone to brine to fine-grained salt - follow the production process of this vital foods and guarantor of mobility on Swiss roads on the Salina Helvetica tours.
Boat trip Rheinfelden - Basel
Boat trip Rheinfelden - Basel
Cruising on the Rhine between Rheinfelden and Basel. Enjoy the breeze, the scenery and the delicious food on board on the big lock cruise.
Experience nature - without leaving a trace.
Whether on foot, by bike or on the water - Rheinfelden and the surrounding area offer numerous opportunities to discover nature up close. It is important to respect nature: do not leave any garbage behind, stay on the paths and do not disturb animals in their habitat. In this way, the beauty of nature is preserved for future generations.
Digital travel guides instead of a flood of paper.
Apps and digital city maps offer lots of information and replace printed flyers. This reduces paper waste - good for the environment and practical for on the go.
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Packages & offers
Packages & offers
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