Schaffhausen delights visitors with a traffic-free, exceptionally well-preserved old town right on the Rhine – famous as the “City of 171 Oriel Windows”.
As you stroll among colourful façades, fountains and alleyways, it is also worth making a detour to Allerheiligen Abbey with its particularly large cloister.
High above the city stands the Munot, a cylindrical fortress and the landmark of Schaffhausen – built between 1564–1589.
From the walls above, you can enjoy sweeping views over the rooftops, the Rhine and the wooded hills of the Randen.
A visit to the nearby Rhine Falls at Neuhausen is the perfect addition to a city trip: 150 m wide and 23 m high – an impressive natural spectacle just a few minutes away.
This makes Schaffhausen ideal for a day trip: a stroll through the old town, panoramic views from the Munot, and finally the spray and roar of the Rhine Falls.