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
12°
13°
5°
slightly cloudy
amount of rainfall
1 l/m²
hours of sunshine
10h
tomorrow
11°
13°
5°
the day after tomorrow
9°
10°
5°

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....

Hedinger Weingut & Kellerei AG

For three generations, our wines have stood for tradition and innovation. Our high-quality grapes are produced by cultivating the vines close to nature, which we process with great passion in our own...

Selected events in Schaffhauserland

Top event

29. Schaffhauser Filmfestival

14. January until 18. January

For five days, everything at the Kammgarn cultural venue in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) revolves around cinema: the film festival presents a diverse program of international feature films, independent...

Top event

Märlistadt Stein am Rhein

02. December 2026 until 02. January 2027

Countless lights and small, warmly illuminated market stalls in the Old Town and at Kloster St. Georgen transform Stein am Rhein into a winter fairytale. Magnificently decorated Christmas trees,...

Top event

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

Lake Constance Bike Route

4-8 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