Things to see and do Schaffhouse

The Rhine Falls are a must for Swiss tourism! Formed some seventeen thousand years ago, the largest waterfall in Europe is an impressive sight: several hundred cubic metres of water per second, 23 metres high, 13 metres deep and 150 metres wide. The impressive waterfalls can be admired from various vantage points (free of charge)! The majestic castles of Wörth and Laufen are also accessible by boat.

The Fronwagplatzin Schaffhausen is a must-see. The former market square is very large and houses the Herrenstube, the house of the Schaffhausen noblemen's society, which was rebuilt in the late Baroque style in the 18th century. At No. 3, you will find a beautiful Baroque portal. There is also the Fronwagturm from the same period with its astronomical clock, as well as two colourful fountains, one of which is the Mohrenbrunnen from the 16th century. All around, numerous shops welcome tourists.

Housed in the grounds of the Abbey of Tous-les-Saints, this magnificent cloister is home to so many collections that it could be a historical museum, a religious museum, a natural history museum and a fine arts museum all in one! Founded in 1049 as a Benedictine monastery, it has now become a place of culture and learning. Throughout the year, temporary exhibitions are held alongside permanent collections on a wide range of themes. During your visit, don't miss the kitchen garden, whose reputation is well established. A must-see!

This is Switzerland's second largest cloister after Einsiedeln; It blends a th century Romanesque style with a Gothic style of the th century. On the front, a part dated 1854 and 1892 (restoration) curiously hosts the library premises. Behind, the oldest part of stone corresponds to the abbey church built in 1100; Very nice with its pure Romanesque architecture. You can walk through the garden of the Gentlemen, a framed courtyard of arcades.

The Munot is the emblem of Schaffhausen. After the reformation of 1529, the town wanted to fortify its defences and decided in 1563 to build a new artillery fortress. But beyond the strategic aspect, the Munot above all represents the power of the city. In the 19th century, the fortress lost its strategic interest and was converted into a quarry. Perched on a hill surrounded by vineyards, the imposing fortress has a circular shape. It allowed an optimal defense thanks to its ditch and its multiple openings.

Nicknamed the "House of the Knight", this building is remarkable for the paintings on its facade, created in the late ^16th century by local artist Tobias Stimmer. Built in 1492, this bourgeois house owes its name to the knight Hans von Waldkirch, who had it rebuilt a century later. The paintings, some of which are scenes from Homer's Odyssey, are considered to be the most important Renaissance-style frescoes north of the Alps. Discovered in 1935, they have been replaced and preserved in the Tous-les-Saints museum.