"Secret Capital of the Confederates" Public City Tour in Baden
Discover Baden's role as the secret capital of the Confederates on this city tour. Visit Stein Castle and the historic Tagsatzung Hall.
Tour stops
4 stops
Meet at the Info Baden Tourist Office in Bahnhofplatz.
Discover BadenClimb up to the castle ruins above the city for sweeping views over Baden.
Visit the historic hall where the Swiss Confederates met.
The tour ends in front of the Town Hall.
Discover Baden
Highlights
- Explore Baden's role as the political centre of the Confederates
- Learn why foreign delegates travelled to Baden
- Visit the historic Stein Castle overlooking the city
- Step inside the historic Tagsatzung Hall in the town hall
- Enjoy the expansive view over Baden from the Stein ruin
Description
This city tour highlights Baden’s turbulent past as the secret capital of the Confederates. In the 15th century, the Confederates expelled the Habsburgs, and for 300 years afterward, Baden became a key venue for the Tagsatzung.
You will visit Stein Castle and the historic Tagsatzung Hall in the town hall, learning why many foreign delegations came to Baden. The climb to the Stein ruin also offers you a wide view over the city.
Inclusions
Guided city tour in Baden
Contribution to regional sustainability projects and carbon offsetting
Meeting point
Info Baden Tourist Office, Bahnhofplatz 1, 5400 Baden
Bahnhofpl. 1
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Provider
Operated by
TourismusRegion Baden AG
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