Discover Schaffhausen

The Rhine Falls near Neuhausen is the largest waterfall in Europe, with up to 700 cubic meters of water per second. Boat trips take visitors right up to the rock in the middle of the falls — a display of natural power.

The circular Munot fortress towers over Schaffhausen's old town — grapevines grow on the fortress wall, and the lookout tower offers a superb view over the city and the Rhine.

Schaffhausen's old town impresses with richly decorated oriel windows and painted facades — one of the best-preserved historic old towns in Switzerland, with over 170 oriels.

Boats run upstream from Schaffhausen all the way to Constance on Lake Constance — a relaxed way to explore the region between Germany and Switzerland.

Train from Zurich in 40 min — the Rhine Falls is a further 10 min by regional or S-Bahn train.

Affordable to moderate. Boat trip to the Rhine Falls rock from 10 CHF, main course 22–38 CHF, hotel room from 100 CHF.

The Rhine Falls, the Munot fortress and the old town with its richly decorated oriels.

Spring to autumn for the highest water flow at the Rhine Falls, the old town is worth seeing year-round.