Stadt Rheinfelden

What Stadt Rheinfelden does

Stadt Rheinfelden is a Swiss municipal government entity headquartered at Marktgasse 16, CH-4310 Rheinfelden, Canton Aargau, serving an estimated 18,000-20,000 residents. It is recognized as the oldest city in Canton Aargau and the oldest Zähringerstadt in Switzerland. The administration delivers the full suite of municipal services across administration, social services, education coordination, healthcare facilitation, urban planning, mobility, and public safety through a Stadtbüro/Rathaus front office, an Online-Schalter e-government portal, and specialized departments including Sozialdienst, Stadtbauamt, Fachstelle Gesellschaft, and Stabstelle Umwelt Energie Mobilität.

Its core operational platform is the Stadtwerke Rheinfelden municipal utilities organization, which operates the water supply system (72% groundwater from Heimenholz, 28% spring capture from Weiherfeld), the Abwasserverband Rheinfelden-Magden wastewater treatment plant (mechanical and biological treatment with activated sludge, chemical phosphorus removal, secondary clarification), waste management via the GAF inter-municipal association (Gemeindeverband Abfallbewirtschaftung Unteres Fricktal), three district heating networks (Rüchi, Rheinfelden Mitte, Augarten), and a Multimedianetz media network. Three major urban development programs define its near-term project pipeline: Neue Mitte Rheinfelden (railway station redevelopment), Wärmezukunft Rheinfelden (transition from fossil gas to sustainable heat), and continued investment in wastewater nitrogen elimination.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: recurring municipal taxes (property, income, and other levies), usage-based utility fees for water and wastewater (CHF 0.90/m³ water, CHF 0.50/m³ plus CHF 0.40/m² wastewater), transaction fees from parking and building permits, and subscription-based childcare services (Tagesstrukturen) for kindergarten and primary-school children with income-based communal contributions up to CHF 80,000 annual family income. Customer segments include residents, local businesses, visitors and tourists, and healthcare patients served via the Rheinfelden Medical cluster (Gesundheitszentrum Fricktal, Reha Rheinfelden, Klinik Schützen, Salina Rehaklinik). Strategic partnerships include AEW Energie AG for electricity and solar programs, IWB for gas and the heat-transition program, Spitex Fricktal AG for home care, and the Tarifverbund Nordwestschweiz for public transport integration. The city holds the Energiestadt sustainability label and is recognized as a regional wellness and medical destination.

Name

Stadt Rheinfelden

Legal name

Stadt Rheinfelden

Website

https://rheinfelden.ch

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stadt Rheinfelden is a Swiss municipal government in Canton Aargau serving approximately 18,000-20,000 residents with full public services including utilities, water, wastewater, social services, education coordination, urban planning, and a digital Online-Schalter e-government portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Public Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Utility water supply
• Wastewater treatment services
• Childcare social services
• Urban planning development

Headquarters

HQ city

Rheinfelden

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Revenue from municipal taxes including property taxes, income taxes, and other municipal levies collected from residents and businesses.
2. Utility Fees: Fees for water supply, wastewater treatment, and waste disposal services. Households and trade pay CHF 0.90/m³ for water; wastewater treatment CHF 0.50/m³ plus CHF 0.40/m² for roof/parking surfaces.
3. Parking Fees: Revenue from public parking facilities including parking machines, parking permits, and daily/monthly passes.
4. Building Permits: Fees collected for building permit applications, construction approvals, and related administrative services.
5. Childcare Services: Day structure services for kindergarten and primary school children, with communal contributions available for families with annual income up to CHF 80,000.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stadt Rheinfelden is a Swiss municipal government providing comprehensive public administration and municipal services to its residents, businesses, and visitors. Core offerings include utility services (water supply, wastewater treatment, waste management, district heating, electricity and gas coordination), social and family services (childcare, youth services, senior care, integration support), administrative services (building permits, registration, Online-Schalter digital portal), cultural and recreational services (library, museum, cultural agenda), healthcare coordination through the Rheinfelden Medical cluster, and urban development initiatives such as Neue Mitte Rheinfelden and the Energiestadt sustainability program.

Product overview

Stadt Rheinfelden operates a comprehensive municipal e-government platform providing digital services for its citizens. The offering consists of multiple interconnected service modules including the Online-Schalter for administrative transactions, defect reporting tools, cultural services (museum, library), municipal utilities (water, wastewater, waste), and specialized care services. Key products include the Tagesstrukturen childcare service, the Rheinfelden Medical healthcare network cooperative, senior care facilities, and urban development initiatives like the Energiestadt certification program and Neue Mitte Rheinfelden urban renewal project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stadtwerke Rheinfelden: Municipal utilities including water supply, wastewater (ARA), waste (GAF), municipal works (Werkhof), and media network (Multimedianetz)
• Rheinfelden medical
• Neue Mitte Rheinfelden
• Energiestadt Rheinfelden

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AEW Energie AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationLocal energy provider for electricity supply. Residents receive electricity automatically from renewable sources. AEW also offers solar participation programs (formerly 'Rheinfelden Solar'), district heating, and energy consulting services.
• IWB (Industrielle Werke Basel)coreTechnology or IntegrationGas supplier for Rheinfelden, providing approximately 700 gas connections. Currently working with the city on transition from fossil gas to sustainable heating alternatives.
• Spitex Fricktal AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome care and home nursing services provider with which the city has a service agreement for long-term care support.
• Gesundheitszentrum Fricktal AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider consisting of two hospitals (Rheinfelden and Laufenburg), nursing home, specialist medical center, and general practitioner practices.
• Reha RheinfeldencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading rehabilitation center for neurology, orthopedics, and geriatrics, part of the Rheinfelden medical cluster.
• Klinik Schützen RheinfeldencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Switzerland's leading private clinics for psychosomatics, psychiatry, and psychotherapy, part of the Rheinfelden medical cluster.
• Salina Rehaklinik im ParkresortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetence center for prevention and rehabilitation offering specialist physicians and therapies, part of Rheinfelden medical cluster.
• Feldschlösschen (Brauerei)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor local employer and brewery contributing to regional economic development and identity.
• PostAuto AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional and local bus services connecting city districts and neighboring municipalities with connections to SBB rail network.
• Mobility CarsharingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarsharing stations at Rheinfelden train station and Augarten S-Bahn stop providing vehicle access for residents and visitors.
• Tarifverbund Nordwestschweiz (TNW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFare network providing affordable access to public transport across northwestern Switzerland including cross-border areas in Germany and France.
• Verein SchjkkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for youth and children's culture operating the youth center RJZ, youth room Fuchsbau Augarten, children's playground, sports nights, and mobile youth work. Contracted by the city for professional youth services.
• Integration Contact Point 'mit.dabei – Fricktal'coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration initiative promoting participation of all population groups including migrants in community life. Operates at Kaiserstrasse 1, Rheinfelden.
• Gewerbeverein RheinfeldenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal trade and business association supporting commerce and local economy.
• Fricktal RegiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development organization for the Fricktal region promoting economic and social cooperation.
• Immoscout24, Homegate, Flatfox, ComparisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate platforms referenced for housing listings, providing residents access to rental and sale properties in Rheinfelden.
• Various Social OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of social organizations including Pro Infirmis, Pro Senectute, Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz, Frauenhaus Aargau Solothurn, and others providing specialized social services in the region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stadt Aarau: Cantonal capital of Aargau with similar municipal service breadth including Stadtwerke utilities, social services, and urban development programs. Operates in the same cantonal legal and tax framework, with a slightly larger population base (~21,000) and broader administrative mandate.
• Stadt Olten: Canton Solothurn municipality of similar administrative profile with comparable rail connectivity, municipal utilities, and service portfolio. Slightly larger population (~18,000) provides a useful scale benchmark for Rheinfelden.
• Stadt Brugg: Smaller Aargau municipality (~13,000) operating under identical cantonal governance with similar municipal service portfolio including utilities, social services, and education oversight. Comparable in scale and structural profile.
• Stadt Liestal: Capital of neighboring Canton Basel-Landschaft with similar population size (~14,000), administrative scope, and historical profile. Operates comparable municipal services and is part of the same regional TNW public transport network.
• Gemeinde Riehen: Basel-Stadt municipality of similar population (~21,000) with comparable municipal service structure, healthcare/rehabilitation cluster (Basel area), and cross-border functional integration. Operates similar e-government services and cultural programming.
• Stadt Lörrach: German twin city of Rheinfelden located directly across the Rhine, comparable in population size (~50,000), historical depth, and cross-border functional integration. Operates the same municipal service portfolio (utilities, social services, mobility, administration) under a closely related German regulatory regime, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Stadt Baden: Aargau municipality of similar population scale (~19,000) with comparable urban structure, regional energy infrastructure, and tourism/wellness positioning. Operates municipal utilities and similar service portfolio under the same cantonal governance framework.
• Stadt Zofingen: Aargau municipality with similar population (~12,000), historical heritage as a Zähringer-associated town, and comparable municipal service scope under the same cantonal framework. Operates its own Stadtwerke utilities.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Basel: Much larger nearby city (~175,000) in neighboring Basel-Stadt that operates a wider and more sophisticated municipal portfolio including energy utility IWB. Provides a broader-incumbent reference point for the regional municipal service model Rheinfelden operates within.
• Kanton Aargau: Cantonal government that provides the overarching legal, fiscal, and policy framework within which Rheinfelden operates. Relevant as the broader incumbent layer (cantonal administration, eBau Aargau platform, Energiestadt program governance) that defines the operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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