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.

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Current weather Schaffhauserland

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slightly cloudy

amount of rainfall

1.3 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

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”....

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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.

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Wine Estate Florin

Experience the harmony of Steiner wines and their different characters together with cheese and chocolate. Florin estate wines come from the best Steiner vineyards and are paired with selected,...

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Selected events in Schaffhauserland

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...

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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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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,...

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