Saturday, 25th June 2016
14:30h
Rheinfelden
I think we have all heard of
that 11th century family, the
Zähringers, who were a
noble family from Freiburg
im Breisgau and whose
influence extended to
Switzerland until they died
out in the 13th century.
They had a habit of building towns in places of economic and
political importance and were enlightened rulers, establishing
a central administration but allowing each town a great degree
of freedom. To this day their stamp can be seen in the cities
they founded, notably Bern, Thun, Burgdorf, Fribourg,
Morges, Murten and also Rheinfelden, the oldest.
On this guided tour of the old town we will be given an
insight into this past and be shown the numerous interesting
buildings, especially the town hall, together with an account
of their significance and history.
We meet in front of the Rathaus. By car you take the exit
Rheinfelden West, there is the Rheinparking and other public
car parks. Arriving by train you walk down Bahnhofstrasse
and turn right at the end along Marktgasse.
For any questions please contact David & Brigitte Smith,
056 424 1700 / 079 520 7306, [email protected]
Cost: members: free of charge
non-members SFR 10.-