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
21°
23°
10°
sunny
amount of rainfall
0.5 l/m²
hours of sunshine
10h
tomorrow
15°
16°
12°
the day after tomorrow
17°
18°
11°

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

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...

Bergtrotte Osterfingen wine centre of the Schaffhauser Blauburgunderland close to Lake Constance

Bergtrotte Osterfingen

The Bergtrotte Osterfingen offers its guests a range of 64 different wines from the Blauburgunderland for tasting, drinking and purchasing. The traditional Flair can be experienced in the tastings....

Wine & Chocolate Tasting

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,...

Selected events in Schaffhauserland

Herbstsonntage im Blauburgunderland | © Elge Kenneweg

Autumn Sundays in Pinot Noir Land

01. September until 13. October

In the Blauburgunderland (Schaffhausen, CH), there’s no reason to mourn the passing of summer. Early September to mid-October is the time of fall festivals. Every weekend, villages outdo each other...

„Fairytale City“ Stein am Rhein

Märlistadt Stein am Rhein

06. December 2023 until 02. January 2024

Follow the fairytale trail with lovingly decorated shop windows that lead through Stein am Rhein. Diverse food and drink stalls invite you to linger in the medieval town. The unique ambience on the...

Top event
© Schaffhauserland Tourismus / Bruno Sternegg

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...

Selected tours in Schaffhauserland

Überlingen at Lake Constance with view of the Alps

Lake Constance Highlights

6-7 days

Lake Constance Bike Route

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

Fondue or raclette horse-drawn carriage ride

Contact address

Schaffhauserland Tourismus, Vordergasse 73, 8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland