The Celtic Trail draws attention to the oppidum and life within it. Ten panels explain individual aspects; two of them are in Rheinau. In Jestetten, the Old Schoolhouse adds a cultural venue with concert and event rooms as well as exhibition spaces. This creates a focus for choosing a destination that brings together Celtic settlement history and local culture. You can weigh these two themes separately when planning, rather than treating them as a single attraction.

The Altenburg Rampart and the Oppidum

The Altenburg Rampart, known locally as the “Schanz,” was part of the fortifications of a Celtic oppidum and protected the settlement. Here, oppidum refers to a Celtic settlement whose fortifications served as protection. The settlement probably existed from around 150 BC to 15 BC. This date range is an estimate, not a precisely established boundary between years. The rampart offers an architectural perspective on the oppidum; the approximate dating places the settlement in time. The Celtic Trail’s panels add details about individual aspects of life there. Those interested in archaeology can therefore connect the fortifications, settlement and everyday life.

Two different dates

The Celtic Trail was inaugurated on 27 September 2025. This date refers to the trail; the years 150 to 15 BC refer to the settlement’s estimated period. These represent two different time frames: a precisely dated inauguration and an archaeological period given only approximately. This makes it possible to distinguish the history of the trail from the much earlier history of the oppidum, without treating both dates as events of the same kind.

Culture at the Old Schoolhouse

The Old Schoolhouse in Jestetten is another cultural point of interest. It houses concert and event rooms as well as exhibition spaces. Unlike the history of the oppidum, which concerns a presumed Celtic settlement, this is a venue for concerts, events and exhibitions. When planning your trip, you can decide which interests you more: archaeological history or the Old Schoolhouse as a cultural venue. This distinction can help you choose the cultural focus of your stay in Jestetten.

Another look at history in Waldshut

In the wider destination of Waldshut, Kaiserstraße offers a different perspective on the history of public spaces. When it became a pedestrian zone in 1989, the town stream was moved back to the middle of the street and three fountains were rebuilt. This was a change to the streetscape specifically dated to 1989. Alongside the prehistoric perspective offered by the Altenburg Rampart, you can also explore the much more recent history of public spaces. The comparison moves from the presumed period of a Celtic settlement to a later redesign in Waldshut.

Jestetten as a destination for your stay

When looking for a hotel in Jestetten, you can start by choosing your destination: which cultural focus will shape your stay? The Celtic Trail and the Old Schoolhouse offer different points of interest to guide your choice of destination; accommodation complements your travel plans.

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