Schaffhausen
Situated on the Upper Rhine's right bank, the traffic-free Old Town of Schaffhausen is considered one of the prettiest in Switzerland, on account of its many oriel windows and lavishly painted facades from the Renaissance and Classical periods of its buildings. The lively Old Town is very good for shopping. Once a major depot, the town today still benefits from its central location and its place on the river. It is bordered by the Black Forest and Lake Constance, and surrounded by vineyards.

Tourist Office Schaffhauserland
Herrenacker 15, 8201 Schaffhausen - Tel. 052 632 40 20,  www.schaffhauserland.ch - There is also an Info Shop at the Rhinefalls in Neuhausen.

Old Town
The Old Town is dominated by the remains of the ramparts crowned by the Munot, a 16^th Century Fortress, which provides for fine views over Schaffhausen. The Vordergasse is one of the most typical streets in the lower town with houses decorated with stucco. This is also where you will find the High Gothic St. Johann church with its remarkable acoustics. Note the "Zum Ritter" house that is decorated with some fine frescos. You can also see some pretty fountains on Fronwagplatz and the Government Palace with its 17^th Century sculpted façade.

Rhinefalls
The Rhine is 150 meters wide at this spot, and falls from a height of 21 m. Its flow of 700m3/sec can reach 1,070 m 3/sec. The spectacle is worth a look, especially in July, during the high waters. There are viewpoints on either bank. These are the most powerful waterfalls in Europe.

> To visit the Rhinefalls from Schaffhausen: Take Bus No. 1 at the train station of Schaffhausen direction to Neuhausen am Rheinfall. Exit bus at stop «Zentrum», then walk on foot for 10 minutes to Schlössli Wörth.

The essentials of Schaffhausen
1) Old Town – one of the most delightful Old Towns in Switzerland
2) Rheinfall at Schaffhausen – Europe’s largest and most powerful waterfall
3) Boat trip on the Rhine to Stein am Rhein and on across the Untersee to Konstanz
4) Former Benedictine abbey of Allerheiligen
5) Modern Art Gallery - former textile factory houses installations by renowned artists