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Rheinfelden

Rheinfelden, as the name suggests, is located on the Rhine. It is the oldest Zähringer town in Switzerland and is located less than 20 km from Basel. Rheinfelden is best known for its large brewery Feldschlösschen, whose castle dominates the townscape. The town, which was awarded the Wakker Prize in 2016, is located right on the German border. The town on the other side of the river is also called Rheinfelden and is located in the German state of Baden Württemberg.

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Where is Rheinfelden located?

Rheinfelden is divided into two parts and is located about 16 km east of Basel on the Rhine on the German-Swiss border. There is a Rheinfelden (AG) in Switzerland and a Rheinfelden (Baden) in Germany

What is Rheinfelden known for?

Rheinfelden is famous for the beer producer Feldschlösschen. In the visitor center of the Feldschlösschen Brewery World, an experience awaits you on three floors as well as a grandiose roof terrace. This place makes the heart of every beer fan beat faster. At the largest digital beer tapping system you can tap your own beer at one of the 25 beer taps.

Which destinations are there in Rheinfelden?

Popular destinations in and from Rheinfelden are the Roman city of Augusta Raurica in Augst, the city of Basel, the Riburg salt works in Möhlin, the Sole Uno wellness resort and the Feldschlösschen brewery world.

What is the Sole Uno in Rheinfelden?

Sole Uno in Rheinfelden is a wellness resort with a comprehensive bathing and sauna area, a fitness gallery, a hotel and residential apartments, and a wide range of culinary offerings. It is part of the Parkresort Rheinfelden, to which a rehabilitation clinic with a wide range of medical and therapeutic care is also affiliated

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