"Old Town Stories" public city tour in Baden
Free up to 24 hours before
1:30 hrs
German · English
Highlights
- Visit the historic Tagsatzung Hall in Baden
- Discover the striking town church from outside
- View Switzerland's oldest train station from the outside
- Stroll through the charming alleys of Baden's old town
- Learn more about Baden's history from the Romans to the Tagsatzungen
Description
The Old Town tour "Altstadt-Geschichten" takes you through about 2000 years of Baden's city history. You'll learn how the Romans already used the thermal springs at the Limmat knee. Later, Baden was granted town rights and developed into an important place in the Swiss Confederation.
On your stroll, you'll discover historic walls and the alleys of the old town. You'll visit the Tagsatzung hall and see the town church as well as the oldest railway station in Switzerland from the outside. Anecdotes also give you more insight into the Tagsatzungen and Baden's tradition as a congress centre. The tour ends at the town hall.
Practical Information
- In the old town, expect uneven terrain and cobblestones
Inclusions
Guided walking tour through Baden's old town
Meeting point
Info Baden Tourist Office, Bahnhofplatz 1, 5400 Baden
Bahnhofpl. 1, 5400 Baden, Switzerland