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Browse through exciting stories and tips from Schaffhauserland.

Four hikers walk along the banks of the Rhine. There are various weidlings in the Rhine. The Munot fortress and the town of Schaffhausen can be seen in the distance.

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 a variety of attractions await you.

to the top shore hikes

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

Market time

Advent and Christmas markets

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

Discover markets

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

21.

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

You can see a headdress with two horns and black fur from behind. Confetti hangs in the fur.

Feb.

February to March06.02.26

Carnival

Experience the carnival in the canton of Schaffhausen: colorful costumes, Guggenmusik, parades and pub festivals. A highlight not to be missed!

to the carnival

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

Two women with a mug of mulled wine in their hands at a Christmas market.

Mulled wine time

Mulled wine stands

The mulled wine season is open. Whether in the chalet, in the alley, in the castle or in a unique Märlitasse. Try the homemade mulled wine creations from November.

Mulled wine stands

A couple holding hands. They walk through the colorfully decorated alleyways at the autumn festival in Wilchingen.

September and October

Fall festivals

The autumn festivals in the Pinot Noir area celebrate wine, enjoyment and culture - with tastings and an autumnal atmosphere in the midst of picturesque villages and vineyards.

to the fall festivals

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

There is snow on a large area. Cross-country ski tracks have been made and 3 cross-country skiers are skiing on them.

Out into the snow

Cross-country skiing & tobogganing

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

out into the snow

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

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

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

Schaffhausen

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

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

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

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

In a park, there is a small wooden house and a trailer that serve as a pop-up café. In front of it are lots of colorful deckchairs and wooden tables with chairs.

Summer feeling and enjoyment

Pop-Up Cafés & Bars

There is once again a colorful range of outdoor bars and cafés. These become a meeting place in summer.

to the pop-ups

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

June 2026

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

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

May 2026

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

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

21.

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

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

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

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

August 2026

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

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

Rainy weather program

Bad weather tips

Is it pouring with rain? There's plenty to do in Schaffhauserland even in rainy weather.

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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

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

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

Enjoyment in the fresh air

Top 10 terraces & garden restaurants

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

Discover terraces

The forecourt of a listed building. There is a green, round table with four chairs on a gravelled area.

Every house has its own story

Spend the night in a listed building

Spend the night in a listed building, where every house has its own unique history.

Spend the night in a listed building

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

Tips from the European figure skating champion

On the road with Lukas Britschgi

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

Favorite places of Lukas Britschgi

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.

to the 4 edge towers