Welcome to the

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.

Market time in Schaffhauserland

as of November 12, 2025

A woman wears a winter coat and beret and looks at a colorful scarf at a Christmas stall.

Adventskalender

Täglich regionale Preise

Ein Holzstand ist weihnachtlich geschmückt. Im Hintergrund erkennt man verschwommen die Steiner Altstadt.

Indoor activities

Erlebnisse im Warmen

A hall with four blue badminton courts. People play badminton on them.

Winter-Führungen

Schaffhausen & Stein am Rhein

Christmas lights on Fronwagplatz in the old town of Schaffhausen. In the middle is a Christmas tree with a string of lights and there are tea lights on the Mohrenbrunnen fountain

Looking forward to the highlight events

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.

14.

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

Auf einem grossen Platz steht eine mobile Sauna. Davor stehen Personen im Bademantel.

20.

Feb.

20. und 21. Februar 202620.02.26

Saunamarathon Schaffhausen

Am Saunamarathon verwandeln sich die Schaffhauser Altstadt und Neuhausen am Rheinfall in eine riesige Wellnesslandschaft mit über 50 Saunen und 20 Hotpots.

zum Saunamarathon

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

21.

Mar.

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

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

27.

Mar.

Jeden ersten Freitag im Monat27.03.26

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

A couple are sitting at a table set in white. They are enjoying a gourmet meal and toasting with a glass of red wine.

25.

Apr.

25. April bis 30. Mai 202625.04.26

Schaffhausen Gourmet Festival

In May, selected restaurants cook a menu specially created for the Gourmet Festival. The gourmet experience is rounded off with a regional wine pairing

to the Gourmet-Fesitval

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.

10.

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

13.

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.

12.

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 group of friends is standing in the vineyard. They toast with wine.

13.

Jun.

13. und 14. Juni 202613.06.26

Räbhüüslifest

Discover the grape blossom festival in the Pinot Noir area: stroll through the vineyards, visit open Räbhüüsli, taste wines and enjoy regional specialties.

to the Räbhüüsli

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".

29.

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

View from above of a round fortress. There is a large screen on the pinnacle and moviegoers sit in front of it.

Aug.

3. bis 7. August 202503.08.26

Munot Cinema

Enjoy five evenings of hand-picked films on the big screen in a unique atmosphere high above Schaffhausen on the Munot.

to the Munot Cinema

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

Various stands where you can taste wine are set up in the Allerheiligen cloister. People stand at the stands and drink wine.

27.

Aug.

27. bis 29. August 202627.08.26

Schafuuser Wiiprob

Over 30 winegrowers present their wines in the Allerheiligen cloister. Taste, compare and enjoy - in the heart of Schaffhausen.

to the Schafuuser Wiiprob

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

19.

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

Two girls, each carrying a large shopping bag with Herbstmesse written on it, stroll between stalls.

21.

Oct.

October 21 to 25, 202621.10.26

Schaffhausen Fall Fair

Colorful and always surprising - that's the Schaffhausen Autumn Fair: Over 160 exhibitors present their products and services and invite you to taste them.

to the fall fair

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.