Guided tour Rheinfelden executioner Theodor Mengis and Middle Ages

The town of Rheinfelden offers a wealth of historical sites and especially medieval stories. Experience on this tour what it is about the executioners, also called executioners, and how their lives were shaped.

The last executioner of the city, Theodor Mengis, is your historical companion. On the basis of his story, you will learn about the justice of the Middle Ages, the daily routine of an executioner and this fortunately extinct profession.

Let yourself be guided through the old town and learn exciting facts about the city, the people and the judges

**You can expect a 90-minute guided tour through the old town of Rheinfelden with a focus on the tradition of the executioners and the medieval justice!

Meeting point: Rheinfelden town hall

Your fright tour starts directly in the courtyard of the town hall where Hangman Mengis will pick you up.

You see: scenes of the Middle Ages.

Executioner Mengis takes you to various places that were groundbreaking for justice and for his profession. He explains the judicial system of the "dark times", shows you his craft (not entirely, of course) and how executions were carried out. He also tells you about the ambivalent reputation the executioners of Rheinfelden enjoyed at that time.

Practical Information:

• Group tour
• 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