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Stein am Rhein is a place to marvel at and pause for a moment: Discover the charming old town with its colourful old timber-framed houses or Hohenklingen Castle. Enjoy your time in this picturesque town on a stroll along the Rhine promenade or treat yourself to a boat trip to the Rhine Falls.

Stein am Rhein at a glance

This is Stein am Rhein

Stein am Rhein is situated in the canton of Schaffhausen, in the northeast of Switzerland. Its location on the Rhine and its well-preserved old town make it a popular destination for excursions.

Discover Stein am Rhein

Start your discovery tour in Stein am Rhein with a stroll through the old town. Here, you’ll find yourself marvelling at the colourful, well-preserved timber-framed houses and their frescoes. The climb up to Hohenklingen Castle is well worthwhile – the view of the city and the surrounding area is truly magnificent. For those looking for even more history: visit St. George’s Abbey along with its beautiful garden. Bring your tour of discovery to a close on the Rhine promenade.

Stein am Rhein’s old town

The old town of Stein am Rhein is best known for its timber-framed houses, some of which date back to the 15th or 16th century. While strolling around, you won’t be able to help but admire the colourful house facades with their beautiful frescoes. The winding alleyways will take you to the market square, the old town’s natural meeting place with its many shops.

Stein am Rhein’s promenade

Walk along Stein am Rhein’s promenade, stop in at one of the many cafes and restaurants, watch the boats passing by and look out at the surrounding hills. Travel by boat down the Rhine towards Schaffhausen or up the Rhine towards Lake Constance.

Around Stein am Rhein

In around 30 minutes, you can reach one of Switzerland’s top attractions from Stein am Rhein: the Rhine Falls. Europe’s largest waterfall is an impressive spectacle of nature. The historic city of Schaffhausen is also well worth a visit. Even more enjoyment of nature is guaranteed with a trip to the Ittingen Charterhouse or a hike through Thurgau’s Seerücken hill range with views of Lake Constance and the Alps.

Experience Stein am Rhein for less

With the Bodensee Card Plus, you’ll benefit from numerous discounts and unlimited travel on the scheduled passenger boats. For excursions throughout Eastern Switzerland, the Oskar Guest Card is also well worthwhile. This can be purchased at Oskar partner hotels when you stay for two nights or more. It allows you to travel by train and make the most of many activities free of charge.

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