Schaffhausen

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Blick von der Munot in Schaffhausen
Blick von der Munot in Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen is a Swiss town on the upper Rhine River, in a wine-growing area near the German border. Baroque buildings with bay windows and decorated facades dot the medieval old town, dominated by the 16th-century Munot Fortress.
The Munot is a circular 16th century fortification in the center of the Swiss city of Schaffhausen. It is surrounded by vineyards and serves as the city's symbol. The ring-shaped fortress was built in the 16th century.
Munot in Schaffhausen, Switzerland The Munot is a massive, circular fortification in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The ring-shaped fortress was built in the 16th century. It is located on a small hill surrounded by wineyards. The round tower stands 15 meters. It's and is a mayor tourist attraction in Schaffhausen.

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Vienna House by Wyndham Zur Bleiche Schaffhausen

Vienna House by Wyndham Zur Bleiche Schaffhausen

4 out of 5
Bleicheplatz 1 /Postfach 67 Schaffhausen SH
The price is S$210 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
S$210
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schaffhausen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (577 reviews)
Perfect good location good service a lot of thing todo around

Reviewed on 18 Jan, 2026

Vienna House by Wyndham Zur Bleiche Schaffhausen
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

4.5 out of 5
Zurich Airport Kloten ZH
The price is S$308 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
S$308
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kloten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Beautiful set up, my young boys were so happy to see their beds set up waiting upon arrival. Very thoughtful for a family traveling and staying at Zurich Airport due to flight cancellation. Thank you.

Reviewed on 2 Mar, 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle

Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle

4 out of 5
The Circle 1 Kloten Canton of Zurich
The price is S$242 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
S$242
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kloten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,617 reviews)
Excellent location - courteous staff! Had a very enjoyable stay. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 1 Mar, 2026

Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle
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VISIONAPARTMENTS Glattbrugg

VISIONAPARTMENTS Glattbrugg

3 out of 5
10 Industriestrasse Opfikon ZH
Stay at this apartment in Opfikon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Hallenstadion and Zoo Zurich are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (290 reviews)
The apartment itself was great! But we had a hard time with the parking. We couldn’t find street parking anywhere. We had to pay 30$/night for parking. Also anyone could walk into the apartment building through the parking lot.

Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

VISIONAPARTMENTS Glattbrugg
VK - Zürich Airport - Luxury - Homestay

VK - Zürich Airport - Luxury - Homestay

3 out of 5
11 Haldenstrasse Kloten ZH
Stay at this apartment in Kloten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Hallenstadion and Zoo Zurich ...
6.2/10 (59 reviews)
Everything is shared!!!! If you are looking for something private this is not the place! Men and women walking in underwear around the apartment, no heater.

Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026

VK - Zürich Airport - Luxury - Homestay
VK - VBD - Zurich Airport - Homestay - Villa Bassersdorf

VK - VBD - Zurich Airport - Homestay - Villa Bassersdorf

3 out of 5
41 Gerlisbergstrasse Bassersdorf ZH
Stay at this villa in Bassersdorf. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Hallenstadion and Zoo Zurich are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
My experience was highly unsatisfactory. Despite booking and paying for two rooms, we were relocated to a different property and provided with only one room, requiring four adults to share a cramped space. This disruptive change was communicated to me just two hours prior to check-in. The actual ...

Reviewed on 25 Nov, 2025

VK - VBD - Zurich Airport - Homestay - Villa Bassersdorf
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Popular places to visit

Herrenacker

Learn about the local history of Schaffhausen when you spend time at Herrenacker. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

Herrenacker

IWC Museum

You can browse the exhibits at IWC Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Schaffhausen. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

IWC Museum

Munot

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Schaffhausen with a stop at Munot. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

Munot

Allerheiligen Münster

You can browse the exhibits at Allerheiligen Münster, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Schaffhausen. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

Allerheiligen Münster

Vorstadt

You can learn about the history of Schaffhausen with a stop at Vorstadt. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

Vorstadt

Fronwagplatz

Learn about the local history of Schaffhausen with a stop at Fronwagplatz. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

Fronwagplatz

Things to do

People walk down the streets of Stein am Rhein

Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour

S$131
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

S$79
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
The Last Song in Salzburg: A Family Quest Exploration Game

Salzburg The Last Song Quest: Self-Guided Escape Game

S$11
per adult
Salzburg The Last Song Quest: Self-Guided Escape Game
Private tour from Zurich to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein

Private tour from Zurich to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein

S$816
per adult
Private tour from Zurich to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein
Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein

Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein (Private Tour)

S$1,392
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein (Private Tour)
Rhinefalls

Rhinefalls (Private Tour)

S$1,138
per adult
Rhinefalls (Private Tour)
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Very picturesque, pedestrian-friendly town and paths along the river for walking/running/cycling.

Rhine Falls, Switzerland

Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Germany, Baden-Württemberg, view of the Hegau above Randegg

Gottmadingen

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