Bad Säckingen

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Bad Säckingen is a magnificent little city located in the very southern part of Germany. For tourists, it is ideally located at the southern end of the Black Forest and Switzerland is just a few minutes walk away, corssing over the lovely old wooden bridge. Nearby attractions include Basel, Freiburg and Konstanz. The town is commonly called the town of the trumpeter, due to the book by Joseph Victor von Scheffel, "Der Trompeter von Säkkingen".

Travel to Bad Säckingen

The place can easily be reached by vehicle as well as public transport.

How to travel to Bad Säckingen by car

• from the north: Travel on the Highway A5 to Basel and then follow the A98 and B34 east
• from the south: Follow the signs to either Basel or Zurich. Then travel to Stein in Switzerland and cross over the new bridge.
• from the west: From Basel follow the A98 and B34
• from the east: From Waldshut follow the A98 and B34 westwards

Travel by train to Bad Säckingen

There is a big intercity train station in Basel which can be visited easily from most major city's in the Western part of Germany. Be sure to switch trains at Basel Badischer Bahnhof (not at Basel SBB). From there you can catch connecting trains to Bad Säckingen that run on a regular basis. Coming from the east (e.g. from Munich), you can travel via Ulm (possibly changing trains in Singen or Ravensburg). From Ulm on it will be a local train, but be prepared to watch some nice scenery on your way to Bad Säckingen. Make sure to sit on the left side (in running direction) of the train, so you can obtain a nice view of the river Rhine. Check for up to date fare information at DB].

Fly to Bad Säckingen

Conveniently located airports are Basel/Mulhouse and Zurich.

Get Around in Bad Säckingen

Being a small city, you can reach most main attractions in the inner city by foot. Renting a bicycle might be a good idea to venture into the lovely suburbs like Wallbach or Obersäckingen, that can be visited in a few minutes. There are also public buses running to the suburbs. Furthermore and there is a local bus and the city-bus.

What to See

The main attractions are all conveniently located in the downtown. You should definitely have a look at the St. Fridolinsmuenster and the old Wooden Bridge and the romantic Trompeterschloss in a nice park.

• St. Fridolinsmuenster 47.552871,7.949447 - The Gothic cathedral in the middle of town was built around 1300 after a fire had destroyed most of the city. It is named after St. Fridolin and the patron of the city. The bones of St. Fridolin are stored in a shrine in the cathedral and are worshipped as relics.
• Covered Wooden Bridge 47.551389,7.951389 - The bridge connecting the town to the small city of Stein in Switzerland is another main attraction. It is closed for cars (as is most of the inner city), so you can take a unhurried walk across to the other side of the River, enjoying the magnificent view from the bridge. The bridge itself was built in ???? and is well known for being the longest covered wooden bridge in Europe.
• Trumpeter's Palace , Bad Säckingen is commonly called the Trumpeter's city, because one of the most popular (German) author in the 19th century, Joseph Victor von Scheffel, wrote a book on a trumpeter and the story is set in Säckingen. The story itself is quite greasy, but very romantic. You can find signs hinting to the trumpeter (and to the Kater Hidigeigei, which is an early ancestor of Garfield, another figure from one of Scheffel's books) all over town and the main one being the Trumpeter's palace, conveniently located in the so-called Schlosspark (Palace Park). The Trumpeter's Palace also contains one of the most complete collections of trumpets in Germany that is open to the public.

Muslim Travel Tips

• Walk to the lovely Bergesee
• Swim at the Aqualon

There are a couple of nice restaurants around town, however regarding late-night entertainment and the city has not much to offer.

Events

• Brückenfest
• Shrovetide

Shopping in Bad Säckingen

You can buy 'Rheinkiesel', sweets looking like small stones from the Rhine, at bakeries in town. There you can also get sweets with an image of the Trompeter von Saeckingen on it, which give a nice souvenir.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Bad Säckingen

There are lots of nice small restaurants located just next to the central square of town and the Muensterplatz, located just next to the St. Fridolins-Muenster. There are also some other places spread out across the city. Zum Schwarzen Walfisch Münsterplatz 30 - Main course 12 to 15 euros - Cosy diner serving traditional food. At most restaurants you can also just have a drink and many have a bar, where you can relax while sipping on one of the great local soft drinks.

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Ramadan Celebrations in Bad Säckingen

Ramadan 2025 in Bad Säckingen

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

For a listing of hotels, pensions and bed & breakfasts, visit the town tourist website

• Hotel Schweizerblick Schneckenhalde 1 - ☎ +49 7761 92520 Last updated: 2022
• Hotel St. Fridolin Hasenrütte 4 - ☎ +49 7761 931100

Stay safe

Note that crossing the Covered Wooden Bridge (and thus the border to or from Switzerland) at night is only allowed if you have lodging in Bad Säckingen or a nearby town or village.

Go Next

• Rheinfelden
• Laufenburg

Day trips

Nearby attractions, that can be visited easily in a day if you base yourself in Saeckingen are: Basel, Konstanz, Zurich, Alsace, Schaffhausen with the Rheinfall, Triberg and Freiburg.

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