Spring awakening

The old town of Rheinfeld invites you.

Over 60 stores in the old town are open for you. There will be a fashion show, shows and musical performances on the stage at Zähringerplatz. If you want to get up high, visit the Storchennestturm and enjoy the beautiful view over the town.

Thursday, May 1, 2025
from 11.00 - 17.00 hrs.

Music and fashion show.

The Spring Awakening offers guests a varied entertainment program. You can look forward to:

• Fashion show on Zähringerplatz at 13.00 and 15.00
• Car exhibition in front of the red house
• Children's attractions on the Idi-Furrer-Platz
• Various concerts in the Städtli

Public city tour.

Want a view of the town? The Storchennestturm opens its doors from 11:00 to 17:00 for all those who want to get up high. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Old Town. Guided tours of the tower take place every hour on the hour (last tour at 4.00 pm).

Take the opportunity to discover the city tours "Houses that tell stories" and "Rudolf von Rheinfelden". Participation is free of charge, but booking is strongly recommended due to the high demand.

Tickets for public city tours

Quiz time in Rheinfelden - take part and get a free ride.

As part of the spring awakening, things are getting exciting with us: children can take part in our little Rheinfelden quiz.
Anyone who answers the three questions correctly will receive a free ticket for the carousel - while stocks last.

The quiz can either be completed online or collected directly from our stand. After completing the quiz, simply hand it in at our stand - and with a little knowledge, you could soon be on your way to a free ride on the carousel!

So complete the quiz, hand it in and maybe you'll soon be taking a ride!

Directly to the quiz

Spring awakening with the Fricktal Museum.

Discover a variety of free activities at the Fricktal Museum:

• Selfie anno dazumal - paint a portrait of yourself! What makes us special? We look at ourselves and create a unique portrait of ourselves with paints, colored pencils and colored paper - and the frame to go with it!

• Close up! Your sand portrait in five minutes. Have your portrait painted live by artist Urs Rudin - with sand and in five minutes! Of course you can photograph your portrait and take it home with you.

• Look at ... fashion in Rheinfelden from times gone by. Appearance at the Spring Awakening fashion show on Zähringerplatz! Drop by and let us surprise you.

Rhystärn ahoy.

The Basler Personenschifffahrt boat offers lock trips from Basel to Rheinfelden for the spring awakening. Hop on board, let yourself be pampered and travel in complete relaxation.

Departure from Basel: 11:00 a.m.
Departure from Rheinfelden: 13:45

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Rediscover the old town.

Rheinfelden has had an annual motto for 19 years, and 2025 will be the 20th time. The aim is to inform the population about and raise awareness of issues that will affect the town in the coming year.

Of course, this year's annual motto fits in perfectly with the varied program at the Spring Awakening - discover the historic old town of Rheinfelden!

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