Munot Fortress
Overview
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Intro
Visit Munot Fortress in Schaffhausen and climb inside the tower to the battlement, the fortress platform. At the top, a view of the Rhine, the old town and the hills of eastern Switzerland awaits you.
Munot Fortress at a glance
The Munot Fortress is located on the Emmersberg in the middle of Schaffhausen. The round fortification from the 16th century has a diameter of 50 meters and walls up to 4 meters thick. The facility is open all year round and is accessible free of charge. Today, a small herd of deer lives in the moat.
What to experience
Ascent to the pinnacle via the Reitschnecke (15–20 minutes)
Via the Reitschnecke, a spiral staircase with cobblestones, you climb up to the pinnacle of the over 400-year-old fortress. At the top, you can enjoy the view of Schaffhausen's old town, the Rhine and the hills of eastern Switzerland. In the evening, the Munot guard rings the Munot bell by hand at 9 p.m.
- Good to know: Admission is free.
Explore Casemate and Moat (20-30 minutes)
The casemate, a massive vault inside the Munot that is massively protected from shelling, is supported by 9 pillars. 4 round light shafts give you light in the fortress. Outside in the moat you will meet the fallow deer of the Munot. The stag bears the name of the incumbent mayor.
- Tip: Combine the visit with a walk through Schaffhausen's old town.
General information
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All year
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Not accessible
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Address
Schaffhauserland Tourismus
Vordergasse 73
8200
Schaffhausen
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)52 632 40 20
info@schaffhauserland.ch
schaffhauserland.ch
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