Description
Baden hides dark secrets behind its historic walls. This tour brings the city's shadowy history to life: witch trials, gruesome executions, and brutal crimes.
Explore sites like the City Tower with its old prison cells, where criminals once awaited their punishment. The tour sheds light on the harsh justice system from the Middle Ages to the 19th century and tells of Baden's darkest chapters. A gripping tour for those brave enough to peer into the city's darkest corners!
Language
German English (every 1st Wednesday of the month)
Time
Duration
6:00 pm, Wednesday 11:00 a.m., Sunday
1.5 hours
Meeting point
End point
Lion spring
Stadtturm
Not sure if you want to book yet? Depending on availability, you can also spontaneously take part in the respective public tour. In this case, we ask you to pay the amount either via TWINT or in cash to the tour guide on site.
For every guest who takes part in one of our city tours, we invest CHF 1 in sustainability. In addition to offsetting emissions, this also includes projects in the Baden region.
Highlights
- Explore Baden's dark history with stories of witch trials and executions
- Guided tours available in English on the first Wednesday of each month
- 1.5-hour walking tour through historic sites like the City Tower and Stadtturm
General Information
The Sinister Figures of Baden tour offers a glimpse into the city's shadowy past, including its justice system from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Tours start at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, meeting at the Lion spring. Participants can join spontaneously, with a small sustainability contribution included.
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September 2026
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