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

today
14°
15°
slightly cloudy
amount of rainfall
1 l/m²
hours of sunshine
5h
tomorrow
12°
12°
the day after tomorrow
10°
12°

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”....

Trotte Löhningen

The Löhningen winegrowers' co-operative was founded in 1951 and is located in the trotte, which was built in 1603. In the trotte there is a well-preserved original tree trotte dating back to 1713....

Rötiberg-Kellerei AG

Our wines grow around Wilchingen and are vinified with great care. Visit the Rötiberg winery and experience the wines that are produced with passion and creativity.

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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Museum Night

19. September

Explore museums, galleries and many other venues for one entire night, meet people and engage in conversations – at the Museum Night Schaffhausen-Hegau.

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Nordart-Theaterfestival

05. August until 15. August

Experience high-quality and witty theatre in the unique atmosphere of the picturesque town of Stein am Rhein. Renowned names and exciting discoveries from the theatre scene perform on several stages...

Selected tours in Schaffhauserland

© MTK, Dagmar Schwelle

Adventure trip on Untersee

1 day
Stand up Paddling  | © Surfmax Hard

The lake for active holidaymakers

8 days
Hegau Route - Hemishofen | © Schaffhauserland Tourismus

Hegau Route

2:00 h

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