Historische Altstadt Waldshut

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  Historische Altstadt Waldshut Highlights at the destination Upper Gate (Schaffhausen Gate)

  

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  Upper Gate (Schaffhausen Gate)

  The foundations of the gate date back to the 13th century. It served as the eastern city gate and contained the apartment of the tower guard on the upper floors, which gave him a view in all directions. During the Swiss siege of 1468, the “Upper Gate” was damaged. Until 1864, the rooms in the gate also served as a prison. In the first half of the 18th century, insurgents of the “Saltpeterer” movement from the county of Hauenstein were imprisoned here. On the outside there is now a partial coat of arms and a commemorative plaque from 1932. On the city side you can see the figure of the “Waldshuter Männles” from the 1960s, in Hotzenwald costume, which according to legend gave the city its name. Apparently the city fathers organized a kind of competition and offered a reward of ten gold guilders to the person whose name suggestion won. With the saying “I’ll put the money in my hat, the town shall be called Waldeshut.” he is said to have won the ten guilders for himself and thus named the town Waldshut. The “Upper Gate” can be visited as part of a city tour.
  

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  Historische Altstadt Waldshut Highlights at the destination Kaiserstrasse

  

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  Kaiserstrasse

  In the 13th century, the Kaiserstrasse was planned as a market street. Its townscape has remained largely unchanged to this day. In 1869, the three fountains in the street were removed and at the same time the town stream, which flowed through the middle of the street, was moved to the side. The street was previously called Vordergasse and later Hauptstrasse until 1906. In that year, the Wilhelminian council had a war memorial erected for the victims of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71 and named several Waldshut streets after those honored on the memorial: Bismarck, Moltke - and the Kaiser. When the Kaiserstrasse became a pedestrian zone in 1989, the town stream was moved back to the middle of the street and three more fountains were erected.

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  Historische Altstadt Waldshut Highlights at the destination Lower Gate (Basel Gate)

  

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  Lower Gate (Basel Gate)

  The "Lower Gate", also known as the "Basel Gate", was badly damaged during the siege of 1468. Only the lower part and the north wall of the older building remain. Over the years, the "Lower Gate" underwent a number of structural changes. In 1690, a gable roof replaced the previous hipped roof. In 1864, the early modern tower clock was given an iron clock face. In 1920, the original entrance, which led to the first floor via a covered staircase, was moved to the gate passage. The notches of the drawbridge can still be seen on the outside of the gate today.
  In front of the gate there is also the "Stone Bachelor", a sculpture by Guta von Freydorf. It has symbolically guarded the "Lower Gate" since 1989 and is a reminder of Waldshut's history, when the Association of Bachelors successfully fended off the Swiss siege in 1468. Before it was given its place in front of the “Unteres Tor”, it stood for a long time on the forecourt of Waldshut station.

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  Historische Altstadt Waldshut Highlights at the destination Catholic Parish Church of Our Lady

  

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  Catholic Parish Church of Our Lady

  The current Catholic parish church was rebuilt between 1804 and 1808 by Sebastian Fritschi in the classicist style, using parts of the medieval choir and the sacristy from the 13th century. Originally, the "Upper Parish Church of St. Leodegar" (initially as a branch of the Stunzinger Church) was located here, later the "Assumption of Mary". On August 15, 1808, the patron saint's day, the blessing of the new church took place. The following Sunday, the church fair ("Chilbi") traditionally took place in Waldshut. This festival was later combined with an annual memorial for (among others) those who died in the siege of 1468, which originally fell on the Saturday before September 1. This is where the great Waldshut local festival, Chilbi, originated. The interior was designed by Johann Friedrich Vollmar between 1806 and 1812.

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  Historische Altstadt Waldshut Highlights at the destination Holy Spirit Chapel

  

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  Holy Spirit Chapel

  In the 15th century, the chapel belonged to the adjacent former hospital. Its appearance reflects the state it was in 1660. On the south wall is a copy of a painting of the "Isenheim Altar" by Mathias Grünewald. After the hospital moved, the "Holy Spirit Chapel", also known as the "Hospital Chapel", was used by the Protestant community until 1884. Later, in the 20th century, it was used as a storage room for a time. The chapel was reopened to the public after thorough renovation by the former members of the Junggesellenschaft 1468 Waldshut e.V. in 1985.

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  Historische Altstadt Waldshut Highlights at the destination Mini golf

  

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  Mini golf

  You can show off your skills on many different mini golf courses. Cool drinks or a delicious ice cream await you at a kiosk and you have a direct view of the Rhine.

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  Historische Altstadt Waldshut Highlights at the destination Waldshut outdoor pool

  

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  Waldshut outdoor pool

  The Waldshut outdoor pool is the ideal place for hot summer days. Cool water with pools for all ages, cool drinks, hot snacks, delicious ice cream and much more are available. If you prefer to lie in the sun, there is plenty of space on the large lawn.
  
  Due to the corona pandemic, tickets must be purchased online in advance for a visit to the Waldshut outdoor pool in the 2020 season. The outdoor pool will remain closed in the 2021 season as it is being completely renovated.
  
  Further information about the outdoor pools and the vital:werk can be found at www.stadtwerke-wt.de

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  Historische Altstadt Waldshut Highlights at the destination Indoor swimming pool Waldshut

  

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  Indoor swimming pool Waldshut

  Water world and relaxation oasis for little water lovers, leisurely swimmers, fitness enthusiasts and wellness lovers - all under one roof.
  In the indoor pool, the wasser:werk, there is a sports pool with swimming lanes and starting blocks, a learning pool with a slide and a children's pool with fun water play equipment. Several deck chairs, a large wooden lounger platform and ten warm sun loungers invite you to relax.
  The heiz:werk is a true paradise for wellness fans. Several saunas, relaxation rooms with lounge areas, two massage rooms, a plunge pool, an ice fountain, outdoor lounge areas and a lounge area with a fireplace offer the opportunity to really unwind. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere and leave the stress of everyday life behind you.
  You can find more information about the outdoor pools and the vital:werk at www.stadtwerke-wt.de