Schaffhausen - 350 to 912 metres
Schaffhausen
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Some 700,000 litres of water thunder every second over the Rhine falls: 150 m wide, 23 m high – an unforgettable sight.
They are at their most impressive seen from the terrace of the rocky spur in their midst; just as breathtaking is the boat ride below, which brings you thrillingly close to Europe's most powerful waterfall. Delightfully tranquil, by contrast, are the medieval centres of Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen. Sit outside one of the street hostelries under the typical historic oriel windows, and sample the fresh and fruity wines made from the local Schaffhauser Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir) grape as you plan your stay. Always worth a visit are the "Hallen für neue Kunst" contemporary art spaces, and the new museum of the world-famous Schaffhausen watch manufacturer IWC.
How to get there
Public Transport: Schaffhausen is easily and comfortably reached by rail. It is located on the internationally important Stuttgart - Schaffhausen - Zürich - Milan route. This intersects in Schaffhausen with the Basel - Schaffhausen - Lindau line of the German Rail, guaranteeing ideal accessibility from all directions.
Rail pass, schedule of the Swiss Federal Railroad; schedule of the German Federal Railroad.
By car: Schaffhausen is well connected to both the German and the Swiss Autobahn networks. It is situated on the direct Stuttgart - Zürich axis.
Other/Air: Coming from Zürich Airport, where direct flights from almost every international metropolis arrive and depart, you can reach Schaffhausen in 30 minutes by car. You will reach Schaffhausen in less than one hour by public transportation.
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Contact Information
- Schaffhauserland Tourismus
CH-8201 Schaffhausen
Tel. +41 (0)52 632 40 20 - www.schaffhauserland.ch
