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The old portion of Schaffhausen city has many fine Renaissance era buildings decorated with exterior frescos and sculpture, as well as the impressive old canton fortress, the Munot. A train runs out of town to the nearby Rhine Falls in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Europe's largest waterfall, a tourist attraction.
A lively medieval town located an hour north of Zurich, Schaffhausen is best known as the gateway to one of Switzerland's most famous tourist attractions - the Rhine Falls.
The mighty waterfall is Europe's largest, stretching 450-feet across the Rhine River and cascading from heights of up to 75-feet.
Along with hosting Switzerland's largest fireworks display in honor of Swiss National Day on August 1st, the Falls are also a prime spot for hiking, boat trips and river rafting, overlooked by the medieval castle of Schoss Laufen and home to a spectacularly situated treetop adventure park.
Back in the center of Schaffhausen, strolling around the medieval Old Town unveils an array of Baroque architecture, richly decorated with hand-painted frescos and elaborate oriel windows.
Climb the hilltop to the 16th-century Munot fortress for the best views over the town; visit the surrounding Klettgau vineyards for a spot of wine tasting; take in sights like the High Gothic St Johann church and the All Saints Cathedral; or browse for goods at the historic marketplace on Fronwagplatz.
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Journey through idyllic vineyards and farming villages to Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall. Travel by minivan from Zurich through northern Switzerland and see the 16th-century Munot Fortress in Schaffhausen before reaching Rhine Falls. Take an exhilarating boat ride (optional) to a large rock in the middle of the 75-foot (23-meter) falls. With hotel pickup and drop-off included and the option of concluding your tour at the Zurich Airport, this is a wonderful way to end your vacation or get a quick taste of Switzerland's natural beauty when passing through …
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