Bad Säckingen

Bad Säckingen is known for its historic old town with a picturesque pedestrian zone along the Rhine. One of the main attractions is the longest covered wooden bridge in Europe - the Bad Säckingen wooden bridge. It connects the German town of Bad Säckingen with the Swiss town of Stein am Rhein and offers a breathtaking view of the river and the surrounding area.

Another highlight of Bad Säckingen is the Trumpet Museum, which is dedicated to the town's most famous son: Joseph Leopold Joachim Ritter von Maffei, a 19th century Bavarian officer and composer. The museum houses many exhibits related to his life as well as his famous march "Der Hohenfriedberger".

Waldshut, on the other hand, impresses with its medieval architecture and well-preserved fortifications such as the towers or the gates in the city wall. A special highlight here is also the town hall from the 16th century with its magnificent façade.

In both towns there are numerous cultural highlights such as museums or galleries as well as regular events such as concerts or theatre performances.

If you want to indulge in culinary delights, you should definitely try the regional cuisine. These include Maultaschen, Spätzle or Black Forest ham.

For outdoor activities, Bad Säckingen and Waldshut offer hiking and cycling tours in particular. It is particularly beautiful in spring and autumn, when the leaves of the trees glow in a wide variety of colours.

Even in rainy weather, there is plenty to discover: Both towns have numerous museums as well as cosy cafés to linger in.

In summary, Bad Säckingen and Waldshut are two charming towns with a rich history. The picturesque old towns of both places invite you to go on a discovery tour. Culinary delights as well as a variety of cultural highlights make a stay here particularly varied. And those who like to be active will find many opportunities for outdoor adventures in the surrounding area!