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Schaffhauserland

Located in a picturesque landscape. Characterized by the Rhine, endless vineyards, dense forests and the hills of the Randen, made for hiking and cycling - that's the Schaffhauserland. Discover the 171 bay windows of the old town of Schaffhausen, feel the fine spray of the thundering Rhine Falls on your skin, enjoy the fruity-fresh wines of Schaffhausen's wine region or stroll through the gem of Stein am Rhein and be enchanted by the medieval charm and facade paintings.

On the road with Lukas Britschgi

Lukas Britschgi, European figure skating champion, leans against a glider. He is wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and beige shorts.

Game season

Rhine Light Festival

The Munot is illustrated in black. Behind it is an illuminated background in yellow and orange colors.

Classic Rüden

A grand piano stands in a hall with a stucco ceiling. Chairs in concert chairs stand around the grand piano.

Looking forward to the highlight events

Social get-together in an alleyway in Schaffhausen. Some drink an aperitif and others dance.

Nov.

Every first Friday of the month07.11.25

First Friday

Every first Friday of the month, Schaffhausen's old town becomes a stage: culture, culinary delights and creativity invite you to discover, marvel and enjoy.

to First Friday

Dec.

December 3, 2025 to January 4, 202603.12.25

Märlistadt Stein am Rhein

From December 3, the Märlistadt Stein am Rhein enchants visitors with lights, fairytale scenes, music and culinary delights in the historic old town.

to the Märlistadt

An event hall has been converted into a movie theater. There are various chairs and fabric armchairs and a large screen hangs at the very front.

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Jan.

January 14 to 18, 202614.01.26

Schaffhausen Film Festival

For a few days in January, a cinema will be set up in the Kammgarn cultural center. Well-known classics and new regional releases will be shown on the big screen.

to the film festival

A piano with sheet music. A person plays with one hand.

Feb.

February 2 to 8, 202602.02.26

Schaffhausen master classes

During the master classes, Schaffhausen becomes a workshop for classical music. Practice rooms are open. Listen to young talents making music!

to the master classes

A hall filled with people clapping their hands. An illuminated stage with three people on it, a sofa and an armchair.

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Mä.

March 21 to 29, 202621.03.26

Erzählzeit without borders

The cross-border literature festival presents an extraordinary variety of authors and outstanding works at attractive reading venues.

at Erzählzeit

May

May 1 to 3, 202601.05.26

Open wine cellars

Winegrowers from all over German-speaking Switzerland invite you to their wine cellars to taste their wines and learn more about winegrowing.

to the open wine cellars

A band with drums, saxophone, double bass, electric guitar and trumpet stands on a stage. Spotlights cast a blue light on the musicians.

May

May 6 to 9, 202606.05.26

Schaffhausen Jazz Festival

For four days in May, Schaffhausen is transformed into a stage for jazz and improvised music.

to the jazz festival

Many cyclists are riding on a road that is closed to cars. The road runs alongside a stream and fields.

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May

May 10, 202610.05.2610:00-17:00

slowUp Schaffhausen-Hegau

Full muscle power ahead by bike, e-bike or inline skates - the roads will be closed to cars on the 38-kilometer circuit on this day.

to the slowUp

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May

May 13 to 17, 202513.05.26

International Bach Festival Schaffhausen

The Bachfest Schaffhausen has been uniting people through music since 1946. In 2026, Bach sounds timeless - in concerts, church services and encounters.

to the Bach Festival

A crowd of people with many marquees to the left and right.

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Jun.

June 12 and 13, 202612.06.26

Lindli Fäscht

The Lindli Fäscht delights with live music, culinary delights and children's attractions right on the Rhine. Two days of festive fun for young and old in Schaffhausen.

to the Lindli Fäscht

A square between houses in the old town. The square is filled with people. In front is a stage with the inscription "Stars in Town".

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Jul.

July 29 to August 8, 202629.07.26

Stars in Town

In the heart of Schaffhausen's old town, world-class bands and Swiss stars transform the town into a lively festival for six evenings.

to the Stars in Town

Festival benches in an illuminated courtyard. The benches are filled with people. A kleine Bühne has been set up. A musician is playing on it.

Aug.

August 5 to 15, 202605.08.26

nordArt Theater Festival

The nordArt theater festival inspires with funny, top-class productions in a family atmosphere in the middle of Stein am Rhein.

to the nordArt Theater Festival

An old town facade with an archway at night. The façade is illuminated with the slogan "Museumsnacht Hegau-Schaffhausen.

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Sep.

September 19, 202619.09.26

Museum Night Hegau-Schaffhausen

Experience museums, galleries and many other places for one night. Discover, meet and talk: that's the Museum Night Schaffhausen-Hegau.

to the museum night

Zwei Mädchen mit je einer grossen Einkaufstasche, wo Herbstmesse darauf steht, spazieren zwischen Ständen hindurch.

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Okt.

21. bis 25. Oktober 202621.10.26

Schaffhauser Herbstmesse

Kunterbunt und immer wieder überraschend – das ist die Schaffhauser Herbstmesse: Über 160 Ausstellende präsentieren ihre Produkte und Dienstleistungen und laden ein zum Degustieren.

zur Herbstmesse

the Schaffhauserland

The Schaffhauserland lies at the northernmost tip of Switzerland. There, where the Rhine characterizes the landscape and gentle hills merge into the expanses of the Klettgau and the heights of the Randen. Nestled between the cantons of Zurich and Thurgau to the south and Germany to the north and west, the Schaffhauserland has its own unique character: authentic villages, picturesque river landscapes and vast vineyards invite you to discover, enjoy and linger.