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Two people are hiking through the autumn vineyards.
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Fall Hikes
Take a fall hike along the tranquil Rhine, through vibrant vineyards and colorful forests.
To the Hiking Trails
Two people are sitting at a table set with a white tablecloth. A server is pouring a glass of red wine.
Wild Season
It's game season at the " Schaffhauserland." Restaurants are delighting diners with autumnal specialties from the forest.
To the Restaurants
In a room with a wooden floor, there is a double bed, an armchair, and a wooden chair. The white plastered wall has an opening revealing the historic masonry.
Accommodation in Historic Buildings
Stay where powerful guild members once lived or where Schaffhausen's history is preserved.
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Schaffhausen - Diessenhofen
Cruises on the Rhine
Several daily sightseeing cruises on the Rhine aboard the " regular boat service" through October 18.
To the Schedule
Various stands where you can taste wine are set up in the cloister at Allerheiligen. People are standing at the stalls and drinking wine.
27. through 29. August 2026
Schafuuser Wiiprob
Taste regional wines from over 30 winemakers in the unique atmosphere of the Kreuzgang 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.
27. through 29. August 2026
Schafuuser Wiiprob
Taste regional wines from over 30 winemakers in the unique atmosphere of the Kreuzgang Schaffhausen.
Get your ticket now
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Booklet containing CHF 50.– gift certificates
Enjoyment-Booklet 2026–27
The " Enjoyment-Booklet " can be redeemed at restaurants, hotels, and cultural and recreational attractions.
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Booklet containing CHF 50.– gift certificates
Enjoyment-Booklet 2026–27
The " Enjoyment-Booklet " can be redeemed at restaurants, hotels, and cultural and recreational attractions.
Give the Gift of Pleasure Today
A person is holding the Enjoyment-Booklet the air. It’s a brochure featuring tips for enjoying yourself and coupons to redeem.
Booklet containing CHF 50.– gift certificates
Enjoyment-Booklet 2026–27
The " Enjoyment-Booklet " can be redeemed at restaurants, hotels, and cultural and recreational attractions.
Give the Gift of Pleasure Today
A person is holding the Enjoyment-Booklet the air. It’s a brochure featuring tips for enjoying yourself and coupons to redeem.
Booklet containing CHF 50.– gift certificates
Enjoyment-Booklet 2026–27
The " Enjoyment-Booklet " can be redeemed at restaurants, hotels, and cultural and recreational attractions.
Give the Gift of Pleasure Today
Two people are hiking through the autumn vineyards.
Hiking Tip
Fall Hikes
Take a fall hike along the tranquil Rhine, through vibrant vineyards and colorful forests.
To the Hiking Trails
Two people are sitting at a table set with a white tablecloth. A server is pouring a glass of red wine.
Wild Season
It's game season at the " Schaffhauserland." Restaurants are delighting diners with autumnal specialties from the forest.
To the Restaurants
In a room with a wooden floor, there is a double bed, an armchair, and a wooden chair. The white plastered wall has an opening revealing the historic masonry.
Accommodation in Historic Buildings
Stay where powerful guild members once lived or where Schaffhausen's history is preserved.
Watch Now
Schaffhausen - Diessenhofen
Cruises on the Rhine
Several daily sightseeing cruises on the Rhine aboard the " regular boat service" through October 18.
To the Schedule
Various stands where you can taste wine are set up in the cloister at Allerheiligen. People are standing at the stalls and drinking wine.
27. through 29. August 2026
Schafuuser Wiiprob
Taste regional wines from over 30 winemakers in the unique atmosphere of the Kreuzgang Schaffhausen.
Get your ticket now
Various stands where you can taste wine are set up in the cloister at Allerheiligen. People are standing at the stalls and drinking wine.
27. through 29. August 2026
Schafuuser Wiiprob
Taste regional wines from over 30 winemakers in the unique atmosphere of the Kreuzgang Schaffhausen.
Get your ticket now
A person is holding the Enjoyment-Booklet the air. It’s a brochure featuring tips for enjoying yourself and coupons to redeem.
Booklet containing CHF 50.– gift certificates
Enjoyment-Booklet 2026–27
The " Enjoyment-Booklet " can be redeemed at restaurants, hotels, and cultural and recreational attractions.
Give the Gift of Pleasure Today
A person is holding the Enjoyment-Booklet the air. It’s a brochure featuring tips for enjoying yourself and coupons to redeem.
Booklet containing CHF 50.– gift certificates
Enjoyment-Booklet 2026–27
The " Enjoyment-Booklet " can be redeemed at restaurants, hotels, and cultural and recreational attractions.
Give the Gift of Pleasure Today

Landsknecht Fountain

Landsknecht Fountain
Landsknecht Fountain
At the southern end of Fronwagplatz stands the Landsknecht Fountain, also known as the Butcher's Fountain—a four-spouted fountain and the largest in the city.

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The heavily armed Landsknecht figure on the fountain column symbolizes the fortified city of Schaffhausen.

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Address

Fronwagplatz
8200 Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen
Schweiz

Address

Fronwagplatz
8200 Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen
Schweiz

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