Baden's Industrial History

Thanks to visionary leaders, Baden has evolved from an industrial metropolis into an internationally recognized center for services and employment. This walking tour highlights how the former BBC industrial site has recently been transformed into a modern, vibrant urban neighborhood. The focus is on two pioneers from Baden who conquered the world with the development of steam and gas turbines and turned Baden into the “electric city.”

The 1990s also brought significant changes, particularly through the redevelopment of Baden Nord. Anecdotes about a female crane operator, the bike parking lot, loft apartments, and the “Härdöpfelbunker” bring the city’s development to life and make it tangible. A story full of ingenuity and forward-thinking ideas.

Language:
German (English every first Wednesday of the month)

Meeting point: Main entrance to Trafo, Brown Boveri Platz
End point: Main entrance to Trafo, Brown Boveri Platz

Not sure if you should book yet? Depending on availability, you’re also welcome to join a public tour on the spot. In that case, we ask that you pay the tour guide on-site either via TWINT or with exact change.

For every guest who takes part in one of our city tours, we invest CHF 1.00 in sustainability. In addition to offsetting emissions, this also supports projects in the Baden region.


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