Schaffhauserland

Rhine Falls close to Lake Constance

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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Current weather Schaffhauserland

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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

Aerial photograph of the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen at Lake Constance

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”....

KrippenWelt Museum

Switzerland's first and only crèche museum offers more than 600 nativity scenes from around the world. Our cozy bistro with its beautiful courtyard invites you to linger and enjoy, as does our...

Wine & Chocolate Tasting

Wine Estate Florin

Experience the harmony of Steiner wines and their different characters together with cheese and chocolate. Florin estate wines come from the best Steiner vineyards and are paired with selected,...

Selected events in Schaffhauserland

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37. Schaffhauser Jazzfestival

03. May until 09. May

The Jazz Festival Switzerland is a renowned festival for jazz and improvised music that has been bringing national and international artists to extraordinary venues for decades. The program includes...

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offene Weinkeller

01. May until 03. May

The Open Wine Cellars in Schaffhauserland are a culinary and cultural experience during which local wineries and wine cellars open their doors and invite visitors to tastings. At this indulgent...

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Stars in Town

29. July until 08. August

Stars in Town is an established open-air concert series in the Lake Constance region that presents national and international artists over several weeks in summer. The event combines live music with...

Selected tours in Schaffhauserland

Stand up Paddling  | © Surfmax Hard

The lake for active holidaymakers

8 days
Aussicht auf die Burg Meersburg und den Bodensee

Bodensee Highlights

6-7 days
© MTK, Dagmar Schwelle

Adventure trip on Untersee

1 day

Bookable experiences in Schaffhauserland

Wine & Cheese Tasting

Wine & Cheese Tasting or Wine & Chocolate Tasting

Individual: 32.00 CHF per person

Contact address

Schaffhauserland Tourismus, Vordergasse 73, 8200 Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland