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Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen is a town on the High Rhine with about 37,000 inhabitants. The city is located southeast of the Randen, at the mouth of the Durach, which comes from the north, into the Rhine. There are numerous Renaissance buildings in the old town of Schaffhausen. In addition, there are over 300 oriels, which is why Schaffhausen is also called the oriel town. The Munot is the landmark of Schaffhausen. The circular fortress was built in the 16th century on the Emmersberg. Southwest of the city is the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe

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“Brilliant! A real model railway atmosphere! There could be a bit more variety in the train sets on the Bern layout. But I’m definitely planning another visit!”
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“An exciting outdoor escape game that was really fun. The puzzles were varied and well-designed—challenging but not too hard. Thanks to GPS support, navigation was easy, allowing you to fully focus on the game. At the same time, you discover the beautiful old town of Schaffhausen in a unique way. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys escape games and city explorations.”
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on "The Omega Codex" Outdoor Escape Game Schaffhausen

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What sights are there in Schaffhausen?

Schaffhausen has a very worth seeing old town. 300 oriels can be found on the well-preserved houses. The church St. Johann was also founded like the monastery already at the beginning of the 11th century. Also in the old town are numerous fountains worth seeing. The Miunot fortress became the town's landmark, although it was used only once to protect the town of Schaffhausen. Two well-preserved towers and a gate remind of the old city wall.

Which destinations can be found around Schaffhausen?

Only about 2.5 km from Schaffhausen, the Rhine Falls is a popular destination. Day tourists also come here by bus or boat. The former Säckelamtshüsli at 543 meters above sea level serves as a beautiful vantage point into the surrounding area. It is located on the northern edge of the city and offers a good view to the west, south and east.

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