Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen occupies the northern bank of the Upper Rhine in Switzerland’s Schaffhausen canton, close to the German border. The river shapes the setting of its compact old town, while the Rhine Falls at nearby Neuhausen am Rheinfall is Europe’s largest waterfall by volume. Above the centre rises Munot, a circular 16th-century fortress and enduring symbol of the city. Historic streets feature painted façades, carved oriel windows and former guild houses, recalling Schaffhausen’s role as a Rhine trading town. The medieval All Saints Abbey and its Romanesque cloister add another important landmark to the centre. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Schaffhausen and the Upper Rhine.

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