City tour Rheinfelden Organ St. Martin's Church

• Learn how the melodious church organ works
• 1.5-hour guided tour of St. Martin's Church
• Play yourself on the big organ
• Be enchanted by the beautiful St. Martin's Church
• Group tour of the baroque building

In the large St. Martin's Church in the middle of the old town of Rheinfelden stands a huge church organ. Enthroned on the gallery, the fascinating instrument delights the visitors of the church and the church services

Organist Doris Haspra has designed a special guided tour for this exciting instrument. During the tour of the church, you will learn about the fine workings of the organ's interior using a smaller model. Funny anecdotes from everyday church life and further information about the instrument are also part of the tour

The grand finale is playing the large organ. You can try your hand at playing the organ and listen to the beautiful sounds in the church.

**You can expect a 1.5-hour guided tour on the theme of the organ through the St. Martin's Church with organ playing for young and old!

Meeting point: St. Martin's Church Rheinfelden

In front of the large St. Martin's Church you will meet your guide with your group.

You will visit: St. Martin's Church

Your guide will lead you through the St. Martin's Church, which is also known as the "treasury of the Fricktal". Different architectural styles, architecture and exciting information are waiting for you here.

You discover: The organ

The masterfully crafted instrument will fascinate you. You will be shown exactly how the technology and the inner workings of the organ function

You play: on the large church organ.

At the end of this exciting tour, you will be able to play the stops of the organ yourself. You will learn: exciting facts about everyday life in the church and the church itself

Practical information:

• Languages offered: English, French, German
• 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

Gnawing at the hunger cloth - most people probably know this saying. In St. Martin's Church hangs a large Lenten cloth, a rarity from the 17th century and also known as the "hunger cloth". It was accidentally rediscovered during cleanup work in the 90s and has been hanging above the altar during Lent ever since.

• Maximum group size: 24 people

Kirchpl. 3, 4310 Rheinfelden, Switzerland