Having lived in both Germany and Switzerland, I can confidently say that even though Laufenburg spans across both countries, it definitely feels more German than Swiss. The buildings are practically designed with rectangular features and plain colours while religious buildings are placed on the top of a hill rather than at the end of a main road.
Clock tower Laufenburg ruin Armory Colorful homes
The St. John Church is an excellent location to get a panorama view of the area at the top of a small hill. It is also right next to the ruins of the fortifications that the town was named after where only a solitary tower remains standing. Germany is only a bridge crossing away so it is easy to get cheaper groceries just across the river.