Schaffhausen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen is a city-canton which entered the Swiss Confederation in 1501. It is Switzerland's northernmost canton and is mostly agricultural land. In 1944 Schaffhausen was bombed by the United States Air Force, killing 40 people — it was later determined that the daylight raid was an accident, due to a navigational error. The current population of Schaffhausen the city is 35,413, and of the eponymous canton where it is located 77,955.

Top Attractions in Schaffhausen

Explore the best things to see and do in Schaffhausen:

• ★Hallen für neue Kunst
• ★Munot fortress
• ★Museum zu Allerheiligen
• ★Old town
• ★Rheinfall
• ★Stadttheater Schaffhausen
• ★Swim

Where to Eat in Schaffhausen

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Restaurant Kronenhof
• 🍴Restaurant Mamma Rosa

Where to Stay in Schaffhausen

• 🏨Hotel Bahnhof
• 🏨Hotel Kronenhof
• 🏨Youthhostel

Schaffhausen Travel Guide Sections

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