Schaffhauserland

A little corner of paradise.

The wonderful nature with the Rhine and the Rhine Falls, the unique, historic charm of the medieval towns of Schaffhausen and Stein am Rhein, the fresh and fruity wines of the Schaffhausen pinot noir region and so much more – Schaffhausen is a little corner of paradise offering fantastic experiences.

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0.2 l/m²

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1h 24min

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Must-dos in the Schaffhauserland region:

feel the spray of Europe’s largest waterfall
enjoy the most beautiful boat trip in Europe between Schaffhausen and Stein am Rhein
taste a fine glass of wine in the pinot noir region around Schaffhausen
catch a glimpse of the Untersee, the Hegau area and the Alps from Hohenklingen Castle
take a night-time walk through the streets of Schaffhausen or Stein am Rhein with the night watchmen

The right place at the right time of year:

spring tip:
cycle along the Rhine.
Summer tip:
take a refreshing dip in the Rhine.
Autumn tip:
stroll through the Schaffhausen vineyards.
Winter tip:
visit the fairytale town of Stein am Rhein.

Selected attractions in Schaffhauserland

Rhine Falls

Every year, more than two million visitors make the pilgrimage to Schaffhausen to see the roaring waters of the Rhine. That is why Schaffhausen is sometimes called the “City of the Rhine Falls”....

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Guided tour of Schaffhausen

Explore the medieval city of Schaffhausen, “the city of bay windows”, on a guided walk. Our guides will take you to some of our highlights like the magnificent house, the attractive fountains,...

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Guided tour of Stein am Rhein

On a guided tour through medieval Stein am Rhein, you will fall in love with the picturesque alleys and learn interesting history about this delightful village on the Rhine River. The house façades...

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Selected events in Schaffhauserland

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Fire on the rocks

31. July

A spectacular fireworks show takes place every year on July 31 at the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. The event begins at around 9.45pm. With splendid colours and shapes this light spectacle inspires...

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Schafuuser Wiiprob

You’re invited each year to the "Schafuuser Wiiprob" at the end of August. More than 30 producers of the Schaffhausen Blauburgunderland present their wines in a mystical atmosphere in the cloister...

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Christmas Market Schaffhausen

09. December until 10. December

The second weekend of Advent sees the return of our Christmas market held in and around the cloister of the Schaffhausen All Saints' Museum, in an ambience like no other. Otherwise an enclave of...

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