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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amount of rainfall
1.9 l/m²
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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

© Schaffhauser Blauburgunderland

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...

Smilestones - Miniaturwelt am Rheinfall

Smilestones

The indoor excursion destination shows typical landscapes and humorous scenes of Switzerland in miniature. Located directly on the largest waterfall, an ideal addition to your visit to the Rhine...

Museum Lindwurm | © Foto Melanie Duchene

Museum Lindwurm

The museum depicts bourgeois life and farm work as though the residents had only just left the building. Piano music plays in the parlour while chickens cluck in the courtyard. Children can dress up...

Selected events in Schaffhauserland

Schafuser Wiiprob | © Schaffhauserland Tourismus / Bruno Sternegg

Schafuuser Wiiprob

You’re invited each year to the "Schafuuser Wiiprob" at the end of August. More than 30 producers of the Schaffhausen Blauburgunderland present their wines in a mystical atmosphere in the cloister...

Ahlan Habibi Pop-Up-Schiffrestaurant Schaffhausen

Pop-up ship restaurant Ahlan Habibi

08. November 2024 until 14. March 2025

A fairytale experience on the floating restaurant on the Schifflände in Schaffhausen. Here you can immerse yourself in the oriental world and enjoy Levantine cuisine.

Märlistadt Stein am Rhein | © Schaffhauserland Tourismus / Melanie Duchene

Märlistadt Stein am Rhein

04. December 2024 until 05. January 2025

Countless lights and small, cozily illuminated market houses in the old town and in the St. Georgen monastery transform Stein am Rhein into a winter fairy tale.

Selected tours in Schaffhauserland

The lake for active holidaymakers

4 days

Lake Constance Bike Route

4-8 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
Group: 320.00 CHF per group
© Schaffhauserland Tourismus

Fondue or raclette horse-drawn carriage ride

Contact address

Schaffhauserland Tourismus, Vordergasse 73, 8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland