Schaffhausen Florence Schelling, 2011
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Best time to Visit : May - October

Major Highlights : Rhine falls, Munot Fortress, Munot Rose garden, House of the Knight, Lake Constance

Schaffhausen, Switzerland Overview

Schaffhausen, a small town near the northern tip of Switzerland, boasts the medieval history of the state with its beautifully decorated buildings, oriel windows, and luxuriously painted outdoors. In the vicinity of two well-known tourist attractions, Black Forest and Lake Constance, the town is surrounded by vineyards making it a popular tourist destination. In addition, Schaffhausen's proximity to the Rhine Falls and Munot rose garden offers a nature's retreat while exploring the town.

In addition to offering some of the best outdoor activities and sightseeing along with a beautiful riverside location and Switzerland's largest waterfall, Schaffhausen also has a rich historical past dating back to the Renaissance. A visit to Schaffhausen is not complete without visiting buildings that glorify virtues of the past, such as the House of the Knight, the Munot Fortress, and the Fronwaglatz. In addition, a multitude of sidewalk cafes and shops line the town's streets, offering shoppers a wonderful  shopping experience.

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