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The Schaffhausen Bach Festival is one of Switzerland's most important Baroque festivals—featuring top-tier ensembles, innovative concert programs, and cantata services.

Breathtaking water scenery awaits you on these five hikes along the water in the canton of Schaffhausen.

It's market season in the Schaffhauserland. Spend cozy hours at the Advent and Christmas markets in Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, and the surrounding region.

Die Region Schaffhausen bietet zahlreiche Aussichtspunkte mit herrlichem Blick über Reben, Wälder und den Rhein. Entdecke die schönsten Aussichten.

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

Experience Carnival in the canton of Schaffhausen: colorful costumes, Guggenmusik music, parades, and pub parties. A highlight you won't want to miss.

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.

Mulled wine season is here. Whether in a chalet, on the street, in a castle, or served in a unique fairy-tale mug, come try our homemade mulled wine creations starting in November.

Discover the most beautiful gravel bike routes in Schaffhauserland. They take you over the hills of the Randen, along the Rhine, and through endless vineyards.

Versatile group offers in Schaffhauserland companies, clubs, and groups of friends.

The autumn festivals in the Pinot Noir area celebrate wine, indulgence, and culture – with tastings and an autumnal atmosphere amidst picturesque villages and vineyards.

Discover cool places in the Schaffhausen region. Swimming pools, fortresses, caves, a gypsum mine, and the Rhine are perfect for day trips on hot summer days.

When a white blanket covers the Schaffhauserland, it's time to get the sled or cross-country skis out of the cellar and glide across the Randen and the cross-country ski trails.

The Lindli Fäscht delights with live music, culinary treats, and children's attractions directly on the Rhine. Two days of festive atmosphere for all ages in Schaffhausen.

Starting December 3, the Märlistadt Stein am Rhein visitors December lights, fairy-tale scenes, music, and culinary delights in its historic old town.

Over five evenings, enjoy hand-picked films on the big screen in a unique atmosphere high above Schaffhausen on the Munot.

Experience museums, galleries, and many other places for one night. Discover, meet, and engage in conversation: that is the Schaffhausen-Hegau Museum Night.

The nordArt Theater Festival delights with witty, high-quality productions in a family-friendly atmosphere right in the heart of Stein am Rhein.

Winegrowers from all over German-speaking Switzerland invite you to their wine cellars for tastings and to learn more about viticulture.

In the summer, historic sites and large squares throughout Schaffhauserland are transformed Schaffhauserland open-air movie theaters.

A vibrant selection of outdoor bars and cafés is available once more. In summer, these spots become a popular meeting place.

Discover the Grape Blossom Festival in the Pinot Noir area: Stroll through the vineyards, visit open vineyard huts, taste wines, and enjoy regional specialties.

After dark, around 9:45 p.m., the Rhine Falls are illuminated by the impressive fireworks displays.

Experience Schaffhausen in the most beautiful light. Light installations scattered throughout the city create a unique backdrop.

For a few days in January , Kammgarn movie theater January set up at the Kammgarn Cultural Center. Well-known classics and new regional releases will be shown on the big screen.

In May, select restaurants will serve a menu created especially for the gourmet festival. The dining experience is rounded out with a selection of regional wines.

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

Every May , Schaffhausen May the jazz capital of Switzerland.

For four days in June , venues throughout Schaffhausen June into stages, showcasing the diversity of Schaffhausen’s culture.

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

More than 30 winemakers will be presenting Allerheiligen wines in the cloister at Allerheiligen . Taste, compare, and enjoy—right in the heart of Schaffhausen.

Is it pouring rain? Even in rainy weather, there's plenty to do in the Schaffhauserland.

Go full power with your bike, e-bike, or inline skates – on this day, the roads will be closed to cars along the 38-kilometer circular route.

A three-day city festival in Schaffhausen's Old Town, featuring stages, food and drink stands, and family activities.

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

Enjoy regional and seasonal delicacies on the most beautiful terraces, garden restaurants, and courtyards in the Schaffhauserland.

With the Rhine, its vineyards, and the Randen , the Schaffhausen region is Randen for cycling. Discover the most beautiful bike routes.

The Schaffhausen region is nestled between the Rhine and the Black Forest and is ideal for hiking. Discover the most beautiful hikes.

Stay overnight in a historic building, where every house tells its own unique story.

The four «Randentürme» (viewing towers) in Siblingen, Merishausen, Schleitheim, and Beringen are popular excursion destinations and offer fantastic views over the region.

From May through September, every third Thursday of the month is “Apéro Time at Visitor Centre.”

Dass Wine-Boat to enjoy a delightful cruise from Schaffhausen to Stein am Rhein accompanied by a winemaker. Taste and savor.

Many hikes have their own unique charm during the cold season. Discover selected winter hikes in the Schaffhauserland here.