Wakker guided city tour Rheinfelden

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Discover the town of Rheinfelden, which has received an award from the Swiss Heritage Society. Experience first-hand what a sustainable approach to the city and its historic buildings can achieve.

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Tour stops

6 stops

  1. The group meets the guide in the courtyard of the town hall in the Old Town.

  2. Tour of the Baroque buildings and narrow lanes in the car-free Old Town.

    Discover Rheinfelden
  3. The tour follows the Rhine promenade and parklands that helped earn the distinction.

  4. Stop at the new Kurbrunnen building, which complements the townscape.

  5. Visit the award-winning Patio development.

  6. After around two hours, the tour ends in Rheinfelden.

Highlights
  • 2-hour guided tour of the award-winning town of Rheinfelden
  • Discover the excellent superstructure Patio
  • Wakker Prize: Award for special achievements in the field of townscape and settlement development
  • Enjoy the Rhine promenade and parks all under the sign of the Wakker Prize
  • Experience the historic old town
  • Group tour for young and old
Description

The beautiful town of Rheinfelden in the canton of Aargau was awarded the Wakker Prize in 2019. This prize recognizes special achievements in the field of townscape and development. On this tour, discover the sights and places that were particularly significant for the award and engage with a sustainable approach to the city center and historic buildings. Meet your guide in the courtyard of the town hall in the middle of the old town.

The historic old town with its baroque buildings and picturesque alleys will enchant you. New buildings like the Kurbrunnen and the Patio are also on the program and complement not only the cityscape but also your tour.

Practical Information:

  • Suitable for: Children, Families
  • The old town is car-free and can be reached in a short time from the parking garages in the area or from the train station

Swiss Activities Tip

The Wakker Prize is an award of the Swiss Heritage Society and recognizes municipalities that have achieved special achievements in terms of townscape and settlement development. The public recognition in the form of a prize and prize money of 20,000 Swiss francs has existed since 1972 and was made possible by a bequest from Henri-Louis Wakker to Swiss Heritage Protection.

Inclusions
  • 2 hour city tour

  • City Guide

Meeting point

Rathausinnenhof, Marktgasse 16, 4310 Rheinfelden

Marktgasse 16, 4310 Rheinfelden, Schweiz

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Important information
  • Maximum group size: 24 people

Provider

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Rheinfelden Tourismus

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