Hochrheinsender

The Hochrheinsender is a broadcasting tower near Rickenbach that rises from a hillside location in the Upper Rhine region. The facility uses its elevated position to distribute radio signals across a wide area.

The facility was built in 1966 and initially broadcast analog television programs. Over the following decades it transitioned into a radio-focused transmitter using digital broadcasting standards.

The tower transformed local media consumption patterns by providing access to multiple radio channels, including DLF, Energy Digital, and Klassik Radio programs.

The site sits on elevated terrain and is visible from public vantage points, though not directly accessible to the public. Visitors can photograph the tower from various angles across the surrounding region.

The facility discontinued television signal transmission in 2017 during the DVB-T2 HD upgrade, shifting its focus entirely to digital radio broadcasting services.