Stories

Browse through exciting stories and tips from the Schaffhauserland.

Four hikers are walking along the banks of the Rhine. There are various traditional boats (Weidlinge) in the Rhine. In the distance, the Munot fortress and the city of Schaffhausen can be seen.

Top Views of the Water

5 hikes along the water

The five most beautiful hikes along the water in the canton of Schaffhausen. Breathtaking water landscapes and diverse attractions await you.

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

Market Time

Advent and Christmas Markets

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.

Discover Markets

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

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Mar.

March 21 to 29, 202621.03.26

Erzählzeit without Borders

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

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A headdress with two horns and black fur is seen from behind. Confetti is stuck in the fur.

Konfetti. Kostüme. Guggenmusik.

Carnival

Erlebe die Fasnacht im Kanton Schaffhausen: bunte Kostüme, Guggenmusik, Umzüge und Beizenfeste. Ein Highlight, das du nicht verpassen darfst.

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Lively get-together in an alley in Schaffhausen. Some are enjoying an aperitif, while others are dancing.

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Mar.

Every first Friday of the month03/27/26

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.

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Two women holding a cup of mulled wine at a Christmas market.

Mulled Wine Time

Mulled Wine Stands

The mulled wine season has begun. Whether in a chalet, on the street, in a castle, or in a unique fairy-tale mug, try the homemade mulled wine creations starting in November.

Mulled Wine Stands

A couple is holding hands. They are walking through the colorfully decorated alleys at the Autumn Festival in Wilchingen.

September and October

Autumn Festivals

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

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May

May 13 to 17, 2026May 13, 2026

International Bach Festival Schaffhausen

Since 1946, the Bach Festival Schaffhausen has united people through music. In 2026, Bach's music will resonate timelessly – in concerts, church services, and encounters.

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Snow covers a large area. Cross-country ski trails have been prepared, and three cross-country skiers are enjoying them.

Get out into the snow

Cross-country skiing & Sledding

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.

get out into the snow

A crowd with many marquees on the left and right.

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June

June 12 and 13, 202612.06.26

Lindli Festival

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.

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Dec.

December 2, 2026 to January 3, 202712/02/26

Märlistadt Stein am Rhein

From December 3rd, the Märlistadt Stein am Rhein enchants visitors with lights, fairy tale scenes, music, and culinary delights in its historic Old Town.

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View from above of a round fortress. A large screen stands on the battlements, and cinema-goers are seated in front of it.

Aug.

August 3 to 7, August 08/03/26

Munot Cinema

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

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An old city facade with an archway at night. The facade 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 engage in conversation: that is the Schaffhausen-Hegau Museum Night.

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Benches in an illuminated courtyard. The benches are filled with people. A Kleine Bühne is set up, with a musician performing on it.

Aug.

August 5 to 15, 202605.08.26

nordArt Theatre Festival

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

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Two people are toasting with a glass of rosé.

May

May 1 to 3, 202601.05.26

Open Wine Cellars

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

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A view from the clear Rhine of the winter Old Town, featuring a ship and the Munot fortress.

Schaffhausen & Stein am Rhein

Öffentliche, winterliche Führungen

Entdecke die winterliche Stimmung von Schaffhausen und Stein am Rhein bei einem stimmungsvollen Rundgang durch historische Gassen und festlich beleuchtete Plätze.

zu den Führungen

In a park, there is a small wooden house and a trailer serving as a pop-up café. In front of it are many colourful deckchairs and wooden tables with chairs.

Summer feeling and indulgence

Pop-Up Cafés & Bars

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

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A group of friends stands in a vineyard, toasting with wine.

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June

June 13 and 14, 2026June 13, 2026

Räbhüsli Festival

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

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There is a mobile sauna on a large square. People are standing in front of it wearing bathrobes.

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Feb.

February 20 and 21, 202602/20/26

Schaffhausen sauna marathon

During the sauna marathon, Schaffhausen's old town and Neuhausen am Rheinfall are transformed into a huge wellness landscape with over 50 saunas and 20 hot tubs.

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An event hall has been converted into a cinema. Various chairs and fabric armchairs are set up inside, and a large screen hangs at the very front.

Januar 2027

Schaffhausen Film Festival

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

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A couple sits at a white-clothed table. They have a gourmet menu in front of them and toast with a glass of red wine.

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Apr.

April 25 to May 30, 202604/25/26

Schaffhausen Gourmet Festival

In May, selected restaurants prepare a special menu crafted exclusively for the Gourmet Festival. This delightful culinary experience is complemented by regional wine pairings.

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

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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.

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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 3 to 9, 202603.05.26

Schaffhausen Jazz Festival

Every year in May, Schaffhausen becomes the jazz capital of Switzerland.

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A piano with sheet music. A person is playing with one hand.

Feb.

February 2 to 8, 202602.02.26

Schaffhausen Masterclasses

During the masterclasses, Schaffhausen transforms into a hub for classical music. Practice rooms are open, inviting you to listen to young talents as they perform!

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Personen sitzen an einem langen Tisch in den reben. Es ist dunkel und Lichterketten machen ein gemütliches Licht.

2026

Schaffhauser Tavolata

Geniesse an einer langen Tafel eine kulinarische Reise durch die Region Schaffhausen.

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Various stands where you can taste wine are set up in the cloister at Allerheiligen. People are standing at the stalls and drinking wine.

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Aug.

August 27 to 29, August 08/27/26

Schafuuser Wiiprob

Over 30 winemakers present their wines in the cloister at Allerheiligen. Taste, compare, and enjoy – right in the heart of Schaffhausen.

About the Schafuuser wine tasting

A child is wearing a yellow rain jacket, rain pants, and black rubber boots. It is playing in a puddle on a forest path.

Rainy Weather Program

Bad Weather Tips

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

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

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May

May 10, 202610.05.2610:00-17:00

slowUp Schaffhausen-Hegau

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.

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

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July

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 city into a lively festival over six evenings.

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White tables with colorful chairs and white parasols are set up on a wooden walkway by the Rhine.

Outdoor enjoyment

Top 10 Terraces & Garden Restaurants

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

Discover terraces

The forecourt of a listed building. A green, round table with four chairs is set on a gravel area.

Every house has its own story

Accommodation in Historic Buildings

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

Accommodation in Historic Buildings

Lukas Britschgi während seinem Eiskunstlaufprogramm. Es trägt eine schwarze Hose und ein schwarzes Oberteil ohne Ärmel mit goldigen Verziehrungen.

Tips from the European Figure Skating Champion

On the road with Lukas Britschgi

Lukas Britschgi, the successful European figure skating champion, grew up in Schaffhausen. He takes you on a very personal journey to his favorite places.

Lukas Britschgi's Favorite Places

Zwei Schwäne formen zusammen ein Herz. Im Hintergrund sieht man die Burg Hohenklingen.

14. Februar

Valentinstag-Dinner

Geniesse am Valentinstag ein besonderes Dinner im Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall oder Güterhof Schaffhausen.

Valentinstag-Dinner

Siblingen. Merishausen. Schleitheim. Beringen.

Four «Randentürme» (viewing towers)

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

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