Attractions and Places To See around Bezirk Rheinfelden - Top 20

The Riburg Saltworks in Rheinfelden began operations in 1848. Its 32 employees specialize in the production of loose salt, primarily used as de-icing salt. This requires highly efficient distribution logistics, especially in winter; around 1,100 tons of salt are produced daily, and at peak times, up to 8,000 tons of salt are loaded. Some of this is transported by rail. This is a tradition at the Riburg Saltworks: The production facility has been connected to the railway network since 1875, when the Bözberg railway line was put into operation. To store the salt, the Riburg Saltworks has two gigantic wooden dome structures, unique in Switzerland: Salt Domes I and II. Together with the conventional storage halls, the two salt domes offer space for over 240,000 tons of salt. This would ensure Switzerland's unrestricted supply of de-icing salt even after twelve consecutive weeks of extreme winter (source: Saline.ch).

Beautiful old tower, worth a visit.

Very beautiful old tower

Rhine Bridge "Border crossing between the two Rheinfelden" The old Rhine Bridge is a Rhine and border crossing between the two Rheinfelden. Crossing is only permitted for pedestrians, bicycles, mopeds, taxis and the local bus. From the ferry to the bridge. There was already a ferry in the area of today's bridge during Roman rule. The Zähringers, who expanded the market town of Rheinfelden into a town, also had a ferry connection across the Rhine. It ensured the connection to the road to the Zähringen possessions in Breisgau. The first bridge was probably built in the second half of the 12th century, because in 1198 a citizen of Rheinfelden was referred to in a document as Heinricus de Ponte (Heinrich von der Brücke). It was therefore the oldest bridge between Constance and Strasbourg, even before the middle bridge in Basel, which was built in 1225. Pedestrian bridge. Except for taxis and the local bus, cars are no longer allowed to use the bridge. The crossing over the Rhine and the entire old town is reserved for bicycles at walking pace and pedestrians. The Rhine bridge offers a wonderful view of the old town facades and the Park Hotel on the Rhine. Text / Source: Tourism Rheinfelden, City Office, Rheinfelden https://www.tourismus-rheinfelden.ch/de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/rheinbruecke

Rhine Bridge, Rheinfelden since 1150 Around 1150, Konrad von Zähringen had the first Rhine bridge built in Rheinfelden. This gave the newly minted town of Rheinfelden (which received town charter in 1130) a major economic boom. The bridge in Rheinfelden was the only bridge over the Rhine in the area at the time, and was even older than the bridges in Basel. Thanks to the island, building a bridge here was easier than elsewhere in the Rhine, as the island could be used as a bridge pillar. This is why the bridge still has a bend today. One night in 1897, the old wooden bridge burned down. "It is said that many a Rheinfelden resident shed a tear when this old landmark of the town, to which such a rich piece of history is linked, was consumed by flames." Construction of the bridge that still stands today began soon after. Fortunately, it is now fireproof, but still not completely out of danger. In 1995 it was almost washed away by floods, and in May 1999 the bridge also withstood the flood of the century. Text / Source: http://rheinfelden.net/rhf-p.htm http://rheinfelden.net/rhf-p.htm

Albrechtsbrunnen on Albrechtsplatz, Rheinfelden Archduke Albrecht VI stands proudly above the fountain and overlooks the cosy Albrechtsplatz. The popular attraction previously stood in a different place for a long time. Named after the Austrian Archduke Albrecht VI. The Albrechtsbrunnen was first mentioned in 1442. However, the Rheinfelden banner bearer only received his current name around a hundred years later - that of Archduke Albrecht VI (1418-1463). The fountain figure is a copy. The original, created in 1542, has been kept in the Fricktal Museum since its restoration in 1958/59. The fountain received a new trough in 1539 and 1618, and the current double trough dates from 1850. Albrechtsbrunnen or Spitalbrunnen. The fountain once stood directly next to the city hospital and was therefore also called the Spitalbrunnen. The hospital and adjacent properties were demolished in 1869 in order to widen the Marktgasse to the north. Albrechtsplatz, named after the fountain and Archduke Albrecht VI, was built on part of the area that was freed up. Text / Source: Tourism Rheinfelden, City Office, Rheinfelden https://www.tourismus-rheinfelden.ch/de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/albrechtsbrunnen

Stork's Nest Tower / Copper Tower, Rheinfelden The eastern tower of the old town is the home of the storks. The tower room can be rented and offers a view of the roofs of the old town. Tower for the defense of the city. The first tower dates from the 13th century and was built by the city of Rheinfelden as part of the city's expansion at the time. At that time there was no passage or gate. The current tower is 28 meters high. The bullet marks on the east side are evidence of the Swedish attack in the Thirty Years' War. The Stork's Nest Tower is not open to the public. However, anyone who would like to visit it can visit it as part of a city tour and enjoy the beautiful view over the old town streets. The tower room can also be rented. Text / Source: Tourism Rheinfelden, City Office, Rheinfelden https://www.tourismus-rheinfelden.ch/de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/storchennestturm-kupferturm

Albrechtsbrunnen on Albrechtsplatz Archduke Albrecht VI stands proudly above the fountain and overlooks the cosy Albrechtsplatz. The popular attraction previously stood in a different place for a long time. Named after the Austrian Archduke Albrecht VI. The Albrechtsbrunnen was first mentioned in 1442. However, the Rheinfelden banner bearer only received his current name around a hundred years later - that of Archduke Albrecht VI (1418-1463). The fountain figure is a copy. The original, created in 1542, has been kept in the Fricktal Museum since its restoration in 1958/59. The fountain received a new trough in 1539 and 1618, and the current double trough dates from 1850. Albrechtsbrunnen or Spitalbrunnen. The fountain once stood directly next to the city hospital and was therefore also called the Spitalbrunnen. The hospital and adjacent properties were demolished in 1869 in order to widen the Marktgasse to the north. Albrechtsplatz, named after the fountain and Archduke Albrecht VI, was built on part of the area that was freed up. Text / Source: Tourism Rheinfelden, City Office, Rheinfelden https://www.tourismus-rheinfelden.ch/de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/albrechtsbrunnen