Schaffhausen is a small but pretty little town in the north of Switzerland. For non-Swiss standards it is just around the corner from Zurich.
Schaffhausen is about 40 minutes from Zürich and about 45 minutes from Zürich Flughafen (airport).
Sightseeing:
If you have time, go and see the Rhine Falls, the largest plain waterfalls in Europe or climb the Munot, the landmark of Schaffhausen.
Information on the Rhine Falls
Information on the Munot
If you just want to dance and sleep, attend Shuffle the House.
How to get to Schaffhausen:
By train
Switzerland has a fix pricing system. You do not need to buy tickets nor book seats in advance. Just buy your ticket once you are where your journey starts from in Switzerland. Check timetables and prices on: http://www.sbb.ch.
By flight
Zurich Airport is the nearest airport to Schaffhausen. There is a railway station in Zurich Airport where there are direct trains to Schaffhausen. Take the S16. Switzerland has a fix pricing system. You do not need to buy tickets nor book seats in advance. Just buy your ticket once you are where your journey starts from in Switzerland. Check timetables and prices on: http://www.sbb.ch. |
