The Birs river flows right through downtown Laufen, population 5,600.
The main street in Laufen's old town.
I was snapping a photo of one of Laufen's two remaining town gates when the following happened.
These two are on their way to be married in the church in the previous photo.
Ricola, the maker of cough drops, breath mints and tea bags, was founded here in Laufen and this is a company store.
When you open the door to enter the shop a recording of a man's voice sings out "Ricola"--like in the commercials I'm sure you've heard.
Besides Ricola's products you can purchase lots of paraphernalia. Those look like Green Bay Packers ski caps.
This is the ceiling inside the Ricola store.
Ricola's factory complex on the edge of town.
Cycling around another part of Laufen I spot this Ricola factory which looks pretty new. Ricola was founded back in 1930 and has over $300 million in revenues.
Passing through Zwingen (population 2,300) I spot Zwingen castle. This medieval complex dates back to the 13th century. It was originally built on an island but over the years part of the Birs river has dried up.
After getting through the gate you cross over a covered wooden bridge to reach the castle with its circular tower.
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