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

Aagne Winery

The Gysel Saxer family and their team have been cultivating their vineyards with great passion for several generations. With their experience and new ideas, they vinify outstanding wines.

MS München on Lake Constance

Passenger ships

A light breeze that strokes your face, rays of sunshine on the water and the scent of summer in the air: That is the Lake Constance Feeling. The best time on Lake Constance is spent on the water....

Dorfmodell der Fundstelle Weier I-III bei Thayngen, Schweiz | © Kantonsarchäologie Schaffhausen

UNESCO Site Weier I–III

Important site of the so-called Pfyn Culture with three settlement phases. The well-preserved finds provide information on settlement, craft, economy and nutrition.

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...

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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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Schafuuser Wiiprob

27. August until 29. August

The “Schafuuser Wiiprob” takes place in the cloister of Kloster Allerheiligen. In this historic setting, more than thirty wineries from the Schaffhausen Blauburgunderland present their wines and...

Selected tours in Schaffhauserland

Stand up Paddling  | © Surfmax Hard

The lake for active holidaymakers

8 days
© MTK, Dagmar Schwelle

Adventure trip on Untersee

1 day

The lake for active holidaymakers

4 days

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