Wild Animal Parks in Schaffhausen

Munot has been proudly overlooking the town of Schaffhausen for well over 400 years. The tower contains the quarters of the Munot watchman, who rings the famous Munot bell for five minutes every evening at 9 p.m. – by hand, of course, just like in 1589.

The Hagen viewing platform by Merishausen in canton Schaffhausen offers sweeping from the Black Forest as far as the Alps.

The Kesslerloch cave is one of the most important sites of the late Ice Age in Europe and provides traces of settlements from the Upper Palaeolithic Age (Magdalenian civilisation, 14 000 – 12 000 B.C.).

The Museum zu Allerheiligen is one of Schaffhausen’s most significant places of interest. Here, archaeology, history and art as well as natural history converge under one roof. In addition to its extensive permanent exhibitions, the museum hosts between six and eight special exhibitions each year.

The Rhine River Bath: cooling off with a view of the fort Munot. This beautiful wooden structure has been the favourite swimming spot in Schaffhausen for more than 140 years.

One of the finest river journeys in Europe awaits. The pristine Rhine landscape and idyllic Lower Lake Constance (Untersee) make for an impressive experience out in nature. Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, Reichenau Island, Konstanz – discover cultural highlights and places steeped in history.

Beautiful former monastery on Rheininsel – the brilliance and richness of the magnificent interior of the baroque building are overwhelming. The monastery church is one of the most significant Swiss sacred buildings.

The headquarters of the famous watchmaker IWC lies on the outskirts of the Old Town of Schaffhausen, directly on the Rhine River. A stylish museum in the elegant historic building takes visitors on a trip through time and the world of legendary watch models.

150 metres wide, thundering 23 metres down into the depths before your eyes is Europe’s largest waterfall, a spectacular example of the power of nature. Experience the roaring spectacle of nature at first hand from the ‘Känzeli’ platform. The rock in the middle of the river can be reached by boat and a short ascent on foot. Laufen Castle, enthroned above the water for more than a thousand years, ranks amongst Canton Zurich’s cultural heritage sites. The foaming waters of the Rhine Falls are mesmerising at any time of day, including the evenings when they are illuminated.

The Kammgarn Cultural Centre, a venue for a wide range of cultural activities, can be found on the periphery of Schaffhausen’s old town.

Schaffhausen is one of the best-preserved mediaeval towns and is perfect for a guided tour.

The Kulturklub Haberhaus and Haberhaus BeizBar are situated in the former medieval granary and offer a wide cultural as well as excellent dining experience.

Rosengarten, the rose garden, is situated next to the entrance of the Munot Fortress and covers an area of about 2,000 sq.m. In 1981 the town nursery together with the Swiss association of rose lovers designed it in the French Renaissance garden-style.

The mercenary foot soldier takes his guests on an exciting and eventful discovery tour through the old town of Schaffhausen.

Take the scheduled boat through eastern Switzerland and cross the border between Switzerland and Germany along the way. On 50 kilometres you glide from the Rhine over the Untersee to Kreuzlingen on Lake Constance.

For once, experience the boat trip from Schaffhausen to Stein am Rhein in the wheelhouse and learn everything there is about shoals, sagas and myths. The shipping company Untersee und Rhein makes it possible.

The old town of Stein am Rhein, picturesquely situated on the banks of the Rhine, impresses with its well-preserved half-timbered houses, colorful facade paintings and historic buildings from the Middle Ages.

The history of viticulture in the canton of Schaffhausen dates back to the Roman era. Monks contributed significantly to the spread of wine cultivation and Schaffhausen became Switzerland’s most important supplier of wine.

This landscape park, designed along Romantic lines, consists of a combination of strictly laid-out avenues and Mediterranean flair. The park is picturesquely situated above the old town and is dominated by an avenue of lime trees that leads to a pulpit with beautiful views over the pristine landscape of the Rhine.

It’s a fairy tale land of dolls. Antique and new dolls, teddy bears, toys, plush toys and lots of other items can be admired in this museum.