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| Residents | 36.587 (2018) | |
| height | 403 m, 518 m | |
| Tourist info | 41 (0)52 632 40 20 schaffhauserland.ch | |
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Schaffhausen (derived from Old High German scaffa = the ship) is the capital of the eponymous Canton of Schaffhausen and northernmost city of Switzerland.
history
The city's first beginnings date back to around the year 1000. At that time, the Rhine was very wide and flat at this point, making it one of the few possibilities to cross the river at this ford by horse and cart. In order to be able to bypass the subsequent rapids and the Rhine Falls, the ships had to be unloaded to and from the Lake Constance region and the goods had to be transported overland to the Rhine Falls. As a result, the place developed into an important, at least regionally significant transshipment point.
It was first mentioned in a document in 1045 when King Henry III in Cologne to the count Eberhard von Nellenburg the right to mint for a place called 'Scafhusun', which was founded in 1049 by Eberhard von Nellenburg, now as lord of the city Benedictine monastery of All Saints, whose first, modest complex was consecrated in 1064. Eberhard's son, Count Burkhard von Nellenburg, donated the city with all associated rights to the Allerheiligen monastery in 1080. Thus the abbot became lord of the city, but transferred the exercise of this rule to the guardian bailiff.
In connection with the dispute between the emperor and the papacy, the Rome-friendly Schaffhausen was in 1120 by Konrad von Zähringen besieged unsuccessfully.
Emperor Friedrich II. elevated the Allerheiligen monastery to an imperial monastery in 1218. This made Schaffhausen - together with Zurich and Bern - first to the imperial-free city. She lost this freedom again in 1330 by being from King Ludwig the Bavarian was pledged to the Habsburgs for political and financial reasons, but got it back in 1415.
1445 found a first alliance for 25 years with the confederation instead and Schaffhausen became a so-called Zuewandter Ort in 1501, the same year as Baselto be definitely accepted as the 12th place.
As a result of the Luther, Zwingli and Calvin Following the reformation of the church, the monasteries in Schaffhausen were also abolished in 1529 and their properties were nationalized. The furnishing of the outwardly still very splendid looking churches of the city is correspondingly spartan to this day.
A Rhine bridge was first mentioned in the chronicles in 1259. The successor structure, the Grubenmannsche wooden bridge, built between 1757 and 1759, was set on fire on April 13, 1799 by French troops retreating from the Austrian army after they had to evacuate the Munot after a brief skirmish.
Under French pressure, the old order was overturned in 1798 and the landscape was not given full equality until 1834, after several constitutional revisions.
In 1857 the first railway connection heralded the industrial age, which reached a temporary high point with the construction of the Moser dam in the Rhine - named after its builder, the Schaffhausen industrialist Heinrich Moser (1805–1874).
As in many places in Switzerland, as a result of various restructuring measures, the economic landscape has changed in the past few decades in favor of innovative SMEs (small and medium-sized companies) in the field of modern technologies and services. Nevertheless, some well-known companies such as GF Georg Fischer (industrial conglomerate), Cilag (chemicals) and IWC (watches) have chosen Schaffhausen as their headquarters or branch office thanks to the advantageous economic and fiscal framework.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is that Airport in Zurich-Kloten, which can be reached directly from Zurich Airport train station.
Schaffhausen is hourly during the day via the S-Bahn line P. 24 directly connected to Zurich Airport (approx. 45 minutes by car). Between the train pairs and in the evening hours, Schaffhausen can change trains from Zurich Airport to Winterthur or Bulach can be reached in 50 - 70 minutes.
By train
in the 1 Schaffhausen railway station has both the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) as well as the Deutsche Bahn (DB) a switch. Schaffhausen is on the international route Zurich-Stuttgart and has a direct connection to Stuttgart every hour during the day. S-Bahn and Interregios offer connections to Zurich, Winterthur and with the lake line to Lake Constance (Kreuzlingen). Due to the geographical location of Schaffhausen, many destinations are only accessible with a change in Winterthur or Zurich reachable.
The fastest connection to Basel Badischer Bahnhof runs along the Upper Rhine and is guaranteed by an InterRegioExpress from Deutsche Bahn. However, the Swiss tickets are not valid (not even the Half-Fare Travelcard or GA travelcard or the Swiss Pass). Holders of such a ticket should prefer to travel via Zurich HB, which, however, takes 40 minutes longer. To do this, you arrive at Basel SBB train station.
Here is an overview of the most important long-distance and S-Bahn lines
- IC / IR / RE Schaffhausen - Zurich (37/41 min., Every half hour)
- IRE Schaffhausen - Basel Badischer Bahnhof (1 hour 5 minutes, every hour)
- S16 / S33 Schaffhausen - Winterthur (27/33 min., 3x per hour)
- IC / RE Schaffhausen - Stuttgart HB (2 hours 25 minutes / 2 hours 44 minutes, about every hour)
- S24 Schaffhausen - Zurich Airport (45 min. Every hour until 8 p.m.)
By bus
The Transport company Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen bus, SüdbadenBus GmbH (SBG) and the Swiss PostBus run right in front of the train station. These companies serve urban quarters, surrounding villages and communities as well as neighboring areas in Germany.
In the street
Schaffhausen is through the Motorway
Winterthur - Schaffhausen (since 2011 mostly four-lane) - with a direct connection via Thayngen - To sing to the German 
to Stuttgart - integrated into the Swiss motorway network.
A secondary national road leads from the Schaffhausen-Mutzentäli junction via the northernmost Swiss customs office in Bargen on to Blumberg (D), where it connects to the 
in the direction Donaueschingen.
The main road 
leads via Neuhausen through the Klettgau (signpost "Basel") and has a connection to the German high Rhine route 
to Waldshut - Basel. The main road leads in an easterly direction on the southern side of the Rhine along the Rhine to the Untersee and the Lake Constance.
By bicycle
- Rhine route - or total distance: Rhine cycle route
- Rhine Valley Path - German side
on foot
By boat
In the summer months, Schaffhausen is also with the ship achievable by Constancy through the Untersee and from Stone at the Rhein drives on the Hochrheins to Schaffhausen.
mobility
The city has a very good and dense one Bus network. A night bus network is operated every day of the week (with a small surcharge on the normal fare).
Tourist Attractions
Fortresses and castles
- 1 Munot, Munotwächter, Munotstieg 17, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 42 25. Free admission.
The absolute must for every visitor to Schaffhausen is the old town with its landmark, the round fortress. The fortress was built in 1564/89 by the citizens of Schaffhausen partly as a slave labor and has shaped the cityscape ever since. A few figures: the Munot is around 50 meters in diameter, the walls are around 25 meters high and 4 meters thick, and the tower, which is crowned with a pointed roof, is another 15 meters higher. The moat is now home to a pack of deer. Various events take place in summer on the Munotzinne, the platform at the top of the round fortress. The best known are the Munot balls, on which the quadrille is danced (there are special courses for learning). The apartment is in the tower Munot Guardian. It is worth mentioning, because it is he who handcrafted the much-praised, from 1589, every evening at 9 p.m. Munot bell rings, whose inscription reads: 'I flowed out of the fire, Hans Frei zu Kempten poured me. Wechter, get up with all your hard work, around the end of the hour you will make me suffer '. The Munot guard operates the kiosk on the Munotzinne, is the contact person for all kinds of questions and also organizes guided tours.
Churches and monasteries
The monastery of All Saints was founded in 1049 by Eberhard VI. Donated by Nellenburg.
The Muenster, which belongs to the monastery of All Saints, was built from 1090. The construction work was completed in 1095. The tower was built in the 12th century and several stories were added from 1763-1764. He also received his new pointed spire helmet. The builder Johann Ulrich Grubenmann was entrusted with the construction work.
The partly Romanesque style (12th century) and partly Gothic style (13th century) is also worth mentioning Monastery cloister, which encloses the so-called Junkerfriedhof. High city magistrates and deserving citizens were buried here from 1582 to 1874.
During his tour, the visitor should under no circumstances see the cathedral bell, which was cast in 1486 and was the largest cathedral bell in operation until 1895 Schiller bell miss. The world-famous poet and philosopher Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller used her inscription (Vivos voco, mortuos plango, fulgura frango / I call the living, weep the dead and break the lightning) as the motto for one of his most famous works, 'The Song of the Bell'.
The Romanesque building of the minster also dates from the time the monastery was founded St Anna Chapel at. The original Lady Chapel was renovated in the late Gothic style in 1522 and is now used by the Christian Catholic Church and the Eglise réformée française.
When Schaffhausen was bombed, parts of the monastery were also destroyed, including the new abbey. However, everything was rebuilt. From 1950 to 1973 the cathedral was carefully renovated inside and outside with the support of the federal government and placed under the protection of the Swiss Confederation. Today the monastery is considered to be the largest Romanesque religious building in Switzerland.
The attached All Saints' Day Museum represents one of the most important testimonies to the cultural history of the city and the Schaffhausen region. Its extensive collections include the subjects of prehistory and early history, the Middle Ages, modern times, natural history, Schaffhausen industry, art and temporary exhibitions of classical and modern art from home and abroad. In June 2010 the last of the three parts of the new permanent exhibition “Schaffhausen im Fluss. 1000 years of cultural history ”opened. This permanent exhibition deals with the history of the city from its foundation to the present day. See the Museums section for more information.
- 3 Church of St. Johann
The establishment of the former Parish church goes way back. It was built around the year 1000. It has a total width of 34 meters and is therefore only surpassed in Switzerland by the miners in Basel and Bern. Johann Jakob Schärer created the baroque stucco ceiling of the main nave in 1733. The fresco carrying the cross on the west wall was created around 1500. In the background it shows the oldest known view of the city. The church was extensively renovated by 1990 and, thanks to variable seating, can also be used as a concert church (e.g. for Bach concerts).
other structures
The title of the City of 171 bay windows Schaffhausen doesn't wear it for free. The diverse forms, architectural styles and materials of these additions immediately catch the eye, which becomes more condensed the deeper one penetrates into the old town. Only at second glance do you notice the gargoyles, which mostly represent variants of dragon heads.
- 4 House to the knight
Another, much admired sight is this House to the knight at Vordergasse 65, one of the most beautiful town houses in Schaffhausen. Its name comes from the knight Hans von Waldkirch, who had it rebuilt in 1566 and commissioned the facade painting (1568 - 1570). This is one of the most important Renaissance frescoes in northern Switzerland, painted by Tobias Stimmer (* 7.4.1539; † 4.1.1584). In 1935 it was carefully removed, preserved and can now be admired in the Museum zu Allerheiligen. The Diessenhofen artist Carl Roesch (* 1884 - † 1979) masterfully reconstructed these facade paintings, which depict civil virtues, in 1943.
- 5 Townhouse
The Townhouse zu Schaffhausen with its hipped gable roof was built in 1730 in the late baroque style. In 1771 a rococo-style attic pavilion and terrace were added. The building contains ceiling sculptures, stucco and a ceiling painting by the artist Johann Ulrich Schnetzler from 1733. These are located on the 1st and 2nd floors. In 1838 the city bought the house and in 1839 it was designated a town house. In 1983-1985 extensive exterior renovations were carried out, whereby the original architectural painting was exposed and restored.
- 6 town hall
The historical one town hall still serves its original purpose as the town hall today. It was built in the years 1382-1412. The magnificent Renaissance coffered ceiling dates from 1582. On the walls, which are made of wooden panels, hang 12 oil paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as three large historical pictures by Johann Martin Veith. The Renaissance wooden portal dates from 1624. On the north facade The heraldic animal Schaffhausen, which was built in Gothic style in 1515, is enthroned (the original can be admired in the Allerheiligen Museum).
- 7 Fronwagturm. The astronomical clock under the gable of the Fronwagturm shows not only the hours, but also the days of the week, phases of the moon, the position of the sun in the zodiac, etc. - it was designed by Joachim Habrecht in 1564. The Landknechtsbrunnen stands in front of the building on Fronwagplatz.
- 8 Herrenstube. Right next to it is the "Herrenstube" house, the building with the baroque portal was restored in 1984.
City fortifications
- 9 Obertorturm. The Obertorturm was first mentioned in a document in 1273, making it the oldest surviving building in the city fortifications. The Trum used to be a residential tower of the Fridbolt family. In 1513 it was increased to its current height of 47 meters. In the same year a Romanesque double window was installed on the south side and two late Gothic bay windows were added to the roof. For a long time, the tower served as a high watch, from which the watchman had to ring the storm bell in the event of fire or the approach of enemy troops.
- 10 Schwabentor
The Schwabentor was built much larger in 1555, because in later years, for example, the two attached round towers were razed. In 1932 the Schwabentor burned down and the interior of the tower, the mansard roof and the bell tower were completely destroyed. That is why the architect Wolfgang Müller redesigned the gate from 1933-1935. The inscription with the famous phrase "Lappi tue d'Augen uf" (fool, open your eyes ...) by the painter Arnold Oechslin also dates from 1935.
The impressive and well-tended house facades, the many fountains and bay windows are best discovered on a stroll through the old town organized by the Tourist Service from April to October. Experienced city guides provide detailed information and anecdotes here. It is also worth mentioning the possibility of a slightly creepy, nocturnal visit to the old town under the guidance of one Night watchmanwho knows the places and corners associated with shameful murders and tragic accidents.
Museums
- 11 All Saints' Day Museum, Klosterstrasse 16, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41(0)52 633 07 77, Email: [email protected]. The museum combines the sub-areas of archeology, art, history and natural history under one roof.Open: Tue - Sun 11 am-5pm.Price: 12.00 / 9.00 CHF permanent exhibition, 15.00 / 10.00 CHF special and permanent exhibition. Admission is free every 1st Saturday of the month.
- 12 Museum Stemmler, Sporrengasse 7, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 88 46 (Museum), 41(0)52 633 07 77 (Museum of All Saints' Day). Collection of prepared animals, skulls, furs and teeth from the estate of animal rights activist Carl Stemmler.Open: Sun 11 am-5pm.Price: Free entry.
- 13 Museum in the armory, Randenstrasse 34, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41(0)52 632 78 99, Email: [email protected]. Military history collection focusing on clothing and personal equipment of the Swiss soldier, collection of military wind instruments, artillery, mechanization of the army with an exhibition of drivable vehicles, mobilization of the army; once a year the historic military vehicles drive through the canton in a parade.Open: from April to October on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., guided tours by appointment.Price: 10.00 / 5.00 Fr.
- 14 IWC watch museum, Baumgartenstrasse 15, 8201 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 235 75 65, Email: [email protected]. The watch museum in Schaffhausen is maintained by the Schaffhausen watch manufacturer IWC (International Watch Company).Open: Tue - Fri 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., closed Sun / Mon.Price: 6.00 / 3.00 Fr., children under 12 years free.
activities
- Events - In keeping with the lively character of the city, the calendar of events is well filled all year round. The link provides continuously updated details.
- 1 Rhybadi. From May to September you can go to Schaffhausen in the Rhybadi, bathe in a historic box bath in the Rhine.Open: varies by month, see website.Price: Adults 3.00 CHF, children 6-16 years 1.50 CHF, children up to 6 years free when accompanied.
- further upriver can be found on the park-like banks of the 15 Lindli can be bathed freely, in summer it can be a little tight parking, which is why the people of Schaffhausen come on foot or by bus. This is below the Salzstadel, also at the level of the Rhybadi free bathing due to the proximity of the power station weir forbidden!
- 2 KSS Schaffhausen amusement park, Breitenaustrasse 117, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 633 02 22, Email: [email protected]. An amusement park with indoor pool, whirlpool channel, restaurant, and in winter also with an ice rink.Open: see website.Price: water park 8 .- / children 4.- Fr. ice rink 8 .- / children 4.- Fr., ice skate rental 6.50 Fr.
movie theater
Schaffhausen has two cinemas.
- 3 Kino Kiwi Scala, Bachstrasse 14, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 632 09 09. A wide range of films, including some studio films, is shown in two art nouveau-style halls. The best way to get to the Kiwi cinema is on foot.
- 4 Kinepolis Schaffhausen, Ebnatstrasse 149, 8207 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 640 10 00. The Kinepolis Schaffhausen is a modern multiplex cinema with eight screens. Current films are mostly shown in German dubbed versions. The cinema can be reached from the city by bus lines 1 and 6.Price: 6.00 p.m. / 2.00 p.m., on Monday 4.00 p.m. / 12.00 p.m.
theatre
- 5 City Theater Schaffhausen, Herrenacker 22/23, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 05 55, Fax: 41 (0)52 632 54 32, Email: [email protected]. The guest theater, built in 1867, was renovated in 1956 and shows a wide program including children's performances and music. Performances. The amateur theater group Small stage in Schaffhausen uses the big house regularly for performances.
- Barrel stage, Webergasse 13, 8200 Schaffhausen. Small theater stage.
- 6 Haberhaus stage, Neustadt 51, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)79 326 40 61, Email: [email protected]. Small theater stage.
shop
Schaffhausen has a very lively old town. In addition to the branches of the well-known wholesalers, there are numerous boutiques, bakeries, bookstores, butchers and specialty shops. The opening hours are usually Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6.30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. / 8.30 a.m. - 4 p.m. On Sundays, bakeries are partially open in the mornings. Big shops are open until 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
The is considered a special feature Schaffhausen weekly market. Here, producers and retailers from the region offer their products directly to consumers. This feast for the ears, nose and eyes takes place on Tuesdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in front of the St. Johann Church.
A few more special shops
- 1 Chäs-Marili, Fronwagplatz 9, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 16 37. Everything for cheese lovers.Open: Mon 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1.30 p.m.-6.30 p.m., Tue-Fri 8 a.m.-6.30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- 2 Sugar Bakery Ermatinger, Fronwagplatz 11, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 39 39. Special breads, sandwiches, confectionery and sweets.Open: Mon-Fri 06.00-18.30 continuously, Sat 06.00-16.00 continuously.
- 3 Little Shabby, cake bakery, Stadthausgasse 18, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 533 33 03. Pies and cupcakes.Open: Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Mondays.
- 4 Daniele Balsamico & Pasta Manufactory, Fronwagplatz 7, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 82 70. Homemade Italian specialties.Open: Mon 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1.30 p.m.-7 p.m., Tue-Fri 8 a.m.-6.30 p.m. and Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- 5 Butcher Peter & Co., Unterstadt 41, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 42 85. Butcher's shop with regional specialties.Open: Tue-Fri 7.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.-6.30 p.m., Sat 7.00 a.m.-3.00 p.m., closed Mon.
- 6 Priced watches, Vordergasse 70, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 624 22 30. Watches (e.g. from IWC), watch repairs.Open: Tue-Fri 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1.30 p.m.-6.30 p.m. Sat 9 am-4pm, closed on Mondays.
kitchen
For the smaller wallet there are many other restaurants in and around the old town that pamper the palate with Italian, Asian and other specialties or with down-to-earth menus. Both the fast food culture and the slow food fans get their money's worth. Below is the link: gastronomy
Cheap
- 1 Manor - restaurant, Fronwagplatz 1, 8201 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 52 6320699. On the top floor of the Manor on Fronwagplatz.Open: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sun closed.
medium
- 2 Sommerlust restaurant, Rheinhaldenstrasse 8. Tel.: 41 (0)52 630 00 60, Email: [email protected]. Dining restaurant with winter garden, near the Rhine, known for its Sunday morning brunch.
- 1 Haberhaus - pub, bar, culture club. Tel.: 41 (0)52 620 06 60. Cooperative bar, smokers' bar, cabaret, garden restaurant.
- 2 Worsted stain - restaurant, bar, cultural club, Baumgartenstrasse 19. Tel.: 41(0)52 625 24 03. Cooperatively organized cultural center with restaurant, summer terrace.
- 3 Restaurant Schützenhaus, Rietstrasse 1. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 32 72, Email: [email protected]. Dining restaurant with a garden, halls for meetings and events.
- 4 Falken restaurant, Suburb 5. Tel.: 41(0)52 625 34 04, Fax: 41(0)52 625 34 08, Email: [email protected]. Headquarters of the Schaffhausen brewery of the same name.
- 5 Gasthaus Adler, Suburb 69. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 55 15, Fax: 41(0)52 625 58 13, Email: [email protected]. Dining restaurant near the Schwabentor.
- 6 Restaurant Schützenstube, Trenches 27. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 42 49, Fax: 41(0)52 624 37 19, Email: [email protected].
- 7 Santa Lucia, Schwertstrasse 1. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 22 55, Fax: 41(0)52 622 22 67, Email: [email protected]. Pizzeria with Italian specialties.
Upscale
- 8 Güterhof restaurant, Free space 10. Tel.: 41 (0)52 630 40 40, Email: [email protected]. Located in the renovated Güterhof directly on the Rhine, with bar, lounge, sushi bar.Open: every day.
- 9 Economy to peace, Herrenacker 11. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 47 67, Fax: 41 (0)52 625 47 15, Email: [email protected]. upscale gastronomy.
- 10 Economy to the Riet, Rietstrasse 185, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 12 05. upscale gastronomy in a cozy restaurant.Open: only FRI, SAT in the evening.
- 11 Gerberstube restaurant, Bachstrasse 8. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 21 55, Fax: 41 (0)52 624 31 93, Email: [email protected]. Italian kitchen.
Cafes, etc.
- 12 Gelateria El Bertin, Lower town 13. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 60 03, Email: [email protected]. well-known gelateria with a huge selection of varieties.
- 13 Café Vordergasse, Vordergasse 79. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 50 30.
- 14 Confectionery tube, Vordergasse 57. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 40 21, Fax: 41 (0)52 625 21 04, Email: [email protected].
- 15 Confectionery Reber, Vordergasse 21. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 41 71, Fax: 41 (0)52 625 41 95. Home of the specialty "Schaffhauserzüngli".
nightlife
This is probably the hippest club in Schaffhausen Orient, which opened its doors for the first time in 1996 after a long renovation phase. From the former cinema complex, it has blossomed into the ultimate event temple within a very short time, offering everything from mainstream to underground.
Another meeting point for the nightlife scene is the one that has been in existence for 10 years Cuba Club, according to their own assessment 'probably the best bar in town'. Here, too, you can choose between live events and hip DJs.
The TapTab offers a wildly mixed music program, often playing electro, hip hop or reggae. In addition to international acts, local artists also play in the pub.
Of course, this is only an excerpt of possible going out tips. There is more to discover by moving around the houses yourself.
accommodation
Whether a 4-star hotel or a backpacker stay, there is accommodation for every budget in Schaffhausen (List of accommodationsThere is also a tip for camping guests: the Camping Rheinwiesen in Langwiesen, a 20-minute walk from the city gates directly on the south bank of the Rhine. The local Rheinstrandbad with two paddling pools for the little ones is integrated into this campsite and can be used free of charge by campers. A largely natural, level area with tall, old trees.
Cheap
- 1 Schaffhausen youth hostel, Randenstrasse 65, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41(0)52 625 88 00.
- 2 Hotel Zak, Webergasse 47, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 625 42 60. Backpacker hotel.
- 3 Crossbox Backpack Hotel, Hintersteig 1, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 620 10 00. Backpacker hotel.
Upscale
- 4 Hotel Kronenhof, Kirchhofplatz 7, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 635 75 75.
- 5 Best Western Hotel Bahnhof, Bahnhofstrasse 46, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 630 35 35, Fax: 41(0)52 630 35 36.
- 6 Hotel promenade, Fäsenstaubstrasse 43, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 630 77 77.
Hotel Parkvilla, Parkstrasse 18, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 635 60 60, Fax: 41(0)52 635 60 70.
Practical advice
- 1 Schaffhausen Tourism, Herrenacker 15, 8200 Schaffhausen SH. Tel.: 41(0)52 632 40 20, Fax: 41 (0)52 632 40 30, Email: [email protected].
As everywhere in Switzerland, public telephone booths have largely disappeared in favor of an excellent mobile network. However, coin-operated phones are still available in post offices, restaurants and hotels.
Sending letters and postcards abroad is usually problem-free, of course depending on the foreign service provider. Across Europe, a standard letter (A5 format) or a postcard in the Economy Service costs CHF 1.40, other countries CHF 1.70. The 'Priority' standard letter costs CHF 1.50 within Europe, other countries CHF 2.00. It should be noted here that faster transport is only guaranteed up to the Swiss border, but the foreign carrier does not enter into any obligation in this regard.
Health care:
- 2 General practitioner emergency practice, Cantonal Hospital, 8208 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41(0)52 634 34 00. The on-duty practice is indicated on the phone number of the family doctor's emergency service on weekdays; in the evenings and on weekends, the family doctors from the canton of Schaffhausen work in rotation at the family doctor's emergency practice, who works next to the hospital emergency department and takes care of patients do not require immediate hospital care.Open: weekdays 6:00 pm-10:00pm, weekends 9:00 am-10:00pm.
- 3 Cantonal Hospital Schaffhausen, Geissbergstrasse 81, 8208 Schaffhausen, Germany. Tel.: 41(0)52 634 34 34. The cantonal hospital as the most important clinic of the Schaffhausen hospitals is a hospital providing extended basic care with internal medicine, surgery, rheumatology and gynecology - obstetrics; The emergency ward is on standby 24 hours a day; during peak times, patients are triaged between the emergency ward and the family doctor's emergency practice according to their need for hospital in order to keep the waiting times acceptable.Open: 24-hour emergency room.
- 4 Psychiatry Center Breitenau, Nordstrasse 111, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 634 34 34. The psychiatry center as a psychiatric clinic of the Schaffhausen hospitals offers inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care.
- 5 Belair Clinic, Rietstrasse 30, 8200 Schaffhausen. Tel.: 41 (0)52 632 19 00. The Belair Private Clinic is part of the Hirslanden Private Clinic Group and is primarily geared towards surgical, orthopedic and gynecological care, not a publicly accessible emergency ward.
- In the urban area there are around 30 primary care providers (specialists in general internal medicine), Tel. 41 (0) 52 634 34 00 provides information about the emergency service.
- Numerous pharmacies give advice on mental disorders and dispense simple medication, the train station pharmacy is open into the evening.
trips
- Conveniently, the Rhine Falls right at the gates of the city (well almost ...). After all, this imposing waterfall is the largest in Europe! The Rhine Falls can be reached in two ways: across the right bank Neuhausen am Rheinfall or left bank over Laufen-Uhwiesen, which already belongs to the canton of Zurich.
The easiest way to get to the Rhine Falls is from the new stop on the right bank of the Rhine from Neuhausen 2 SBB Neuhausen - Rhine Falls. But you can also use the trolleybus 1 from Schaffhausen in the direction of Herbstäcker and at the 3 Bus stop Neuhausen-Zentrum get off to reach the Rhine Falls on foot in fifteen minutes. There are also large parking spaces and viewing platforms on both sides. The Schlösschen Wörth with a restaurant on the right bank should also be mentioned. Small observation boats allow a trip to the rock with the observation platform in the middle of the Rhine Falls and round trips below the Rhine Falls downstream.
- This is also stated on the left, southern bank of the Rhine Laufen Castle, which houses a youth hostel, with paid access to the observation platforms at the Rhine Falls. The SBB stop is also located here 4 SBB Laufen Castle at the Rhine Falls. The Schloss Laufen facility is located on the left side of the Rhine in the Zurich municipality of Laufen-Uhwiesen and has been shining in new splendor since March 2010. In addition to the new visitor center, a children's playground and the "Historama" (interactive exhibition on the Rhine Falls) have been set up. The new adventure trail with a double elevator system and the Belvedereweg enables unobstructed access to the natural spectacle of the Rhine Falls, but access must be paid for.
- Diessenhofen offers itself as a destination. The history of the old Rhine town can be traced back to the year 757 and therefore has some medieval architectural treasures to show for it. These include the old town as a unit, the sealing tower, the town church, Unterhof Castle and the covered Rhine bridge. You can get here, for example, with the modern regional train, the Thurbo take place or comfortably with one of the Rhine ships of the line from the Schaffhausen shipyard.
- Further up the Rhine there is another tourist pearl: the town Stone at the Rhein, one of the best preserved small towns in Switzerland. You can get here by car; However, it should be noted that the parking lot situation can be extremely precarious under certain circumstances, as in all medieval towns. A large number of parking spaces are located in the west of the old town, access via the 332, and not via the "Vor der Brugg" district and the Rhine bridge. The narrow passage through the old town is controlled by light signals and motorists and cyclists keep getting in each other's way. You can easily get there using the regional train mentioned above Thurbo (der Bahnhof befindet sich allerdings im genannten Ortsteil "Vor der Brugg" südlich des Rheins, Fußweg zur Altstadt ca. 10 Min.) bequem und schnell hin- und wieder zurückbringen lassen oder aber man wählt die ebenfalls schon angesprochene Rhein-Schifffahrt.
- Kloster Rheinau in der engen Doppelschleife des Hochrheins wurde bereits 844 erwähnt. Nach und nach vergrößerte sich das Kloster und um 1710 konnte die heute barocke Klosterkirche geweiht werden, später wurde das Kloster bis 1744 barock umgebaut. Ab 1867-2000 beherbergte das Kloster eine psychiatrische Klinik und seit 2003 gib es wieder Schwestern im Kloster. Viele Klostergebäude warten zurzeit auf eine neue Nutzung. Neben dem Kloster gibt es auch noch ein kleines Städtchen, dass sicher auch noch einen kurzen Besuch lohnt. Erreichen kann man das Städtchen nicht nur mit dem Auto, sondern auch mit dem Schiff vom Rheinfall her in 70 Minuten oder mit dem Zug und Bus.
- Eine eher rustikale Alternative bieten die sogenannten Weidlingsfahrten, so benannt nach den dazu benutzten, ursprünglich motorlosen Kähnen, den Holzweidlingen. Man lässt sich vom Weidlingsfahrer den Rhein hochstacheln und anschließend wieder hinuntertreiben. Auf dieser Tour erfährt man vom Fahrer einiges über die vorüberziehende Flora und Fauna.
- Ein sportlich - nasses Vergnügen an heißen Tagen ist die Fahrt von Stein am Rhein flussabwärts zurück nach Schaffhausen mit dem Kanu (oder mangels besserer Alternative einem Gummiboot), der Artikel Wasserwandern auf dem Hochrhein oder die Website von Kanuland Schweiz informiert über die Route und Verkehrsverbindungen (Route Rhein Kanu 70).
- im nahen Deutschland liegt die Festungsruine Hohentwiel at Singen.
literature
Schaffhausen von Reto Schlatter, Peter Pfister und Praxedis Kaspar, erschienen im As Verlag, Zürich (Sondereinband - 2000)ISBN 3905111500 , ISBN 978-3905111507
Rund um den Bodensee: 41 ausgewählte Radtouren für Genießer zwischen Schaffhausen und Feldkirch von Herbert Mayr, erschienen im Bergverlag Rother (Taschenbuch - Januar 2000)ISBN 3763350071 , ISBN 978-3763350070
Web links
- http://www.stadt-schaffhausen.ch – Offizielle Webseite von Schaffhausen
- Touristikseite SchaffhauserLand
- Verkehrsbetriebe Schaffhausen
- Schweizerische Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Untersee und Rhein
