Church St. Martin guided city tour Rheinfelden

In the church of St. Martin in Rheinfelden many wonderful secrets and stories are waiting for you! In front of the church, your guide will be waiting to take you through the history of St. Martin's Church. The building, which has adorned the old town of Rheinfelden for over 1000 years, is a real eye-catcher not only for church fans. The church impresses with different architectural styles that come together in one building. From baroque elements to frescoes from the rococo period, you will find almost everything your architectural heart desires

In addition to the beautiful appearance, there is a wealth of stories hidden behind the church walls. You will find yourself among many contemporary witnesses of the plague epidemic. Also linguistically some secrets are revealed here: our today's everyday language has in many respects its origin in medieval churches like the St. Martin's Church

Let yourself be captivated by the many legends and tales and the impressive architecture and experience a lively guided tour through Rheinfelden's town church

Practical Information:

• 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

Those who book the church tour during Lent can view a real rarity: the Lenten or hunger cloth. It is one of two hunger cloths still existing in Switzerland, which is placed above the altar during Lent. It was found by chance during construction work in the 1990s and has been one of the church's most spectacular sights ever since.