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.

Find your accommodation

Pictures & Videos

Current weather Schaffhauserland

Details

today

12°

13°

8°

highly cloudy

amount of rainfall

6.8 l/m²

hours of sunshine

tomorrow

17°

18°

12°

the day after tomorrow

16°

18°

9°

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

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,...

Details

Weinkrone Museum

Housed in the former winegrower's house “Krone," the Weinkrone Museum invites you to discover the history of wine growing in Canton Schaffhausen. Opened in 1983 and renovated in 2016, the Museum of...

Details

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...

Details

Show all

Selected events in Schaffhauserland

Grape Blossom Fest in Pinot Noir Land

13. June until 14. June

In mid-June, Pinot Noir Land in Schaffhausen celebrates the Grape Blossom Festival. Vintners and wineries open their doors to guests from near and far. You will hear glasses clinking in wine cellars...

Details

Top event

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...

Details

Gourmet-Festival Schaffhausen

01. May until 31. May

The pleasures of life happen in Schaffhausen, Switzerland in May. Good wine from regional wine cellars attract visitors to the Gourmet Festival which honors the rich and varied local cuisine. More...

Details

Show all