City Guide Training Rheinfelden (Baden)

The course is aimed at residents of Rheinfelden who are interested in learning more about the history, unique features, and development of Rheinfelden. The city guide training consists of two parts. The first part in autumn 2025 includes a city tour in Rheinfelden (Baden), a nine-part lecture series about Rheinfelden, and a city tour in Rheinfelden (Switzerland). This course is free, but registration is required. The second part will take place in spring 2026 and will focus on methodological and didactic workshops. The city guide training can be completed with a theoretical and practical exam. Upon successful participation, there is the opportunity to apply as an officially recognized city guide. The prerequisite for this is full attendance in both course blocks. Fees: City tour and lecture series are free (1st part of the city guide training); special course in the form of workshops in spring 2026, €50 per workshop (2nd part of the city guide training).

1st part of the city guide training: City tours and lecture series are free; the individual course components are as follows:
- Tour: Kick-off city tour Rheinfelden (Baden)
- 1st lecture: Urban development of the large district town
- 2nd lecture: Milestones in Rheinfelden's development during the electrical age
- 3rd lecture: Development from green fields to city
- 4th lecture: Personalities of Rheinfelden
- 5th lecture: Architecture
- 6th lecture: Rheinfelden artists and art in public spaces
- 7th lecture: Districts of Rheinfelden (Part 1)
- 8th lecture: Good conditions: Natural space, raw materials, and location
- 9th lecture: Districts of Rheinfelden (Part 2)
- Tour: Rheinfelden (Switzerland)

2nd part of the city guide training: Special course in the form of workshops in spring 2026, €50 per workshop; the dates will be published in the VHS program 2026.
- Special course 1: Language
- Special course 2: Storytelling
- Special course 3: Tips and tricks for searching in the archive