Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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1.3 km
18 m
Experience Schaffhausen in Switzerland in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in SchaffhausenSight 1: Platzbrunnen
The fountain is located on the Walther-Bringolf-Platz in Schaffhausen.
Sight 2: Stadttheater Schaffhausen
The Stadttheater Schaffhausen is a guest performance house. It is located on Herrenacker, in the centre of Schaffhausen's old town. From September to June, it shows performances in drama, musical theatre, dance and cabaret as well as theatre for children and families. It is subsidised by the canton and the city and can accommodate up to 687 spectators. The Stadttheater has been directed by Jens Lampater since 2010.
Sight 3: Verdoppelung
Doubling is a stainless steel sculpture by the Swiss artist Roman Signer. It stands on Münsterplatz in Schaffhausen and was specially made for this location in 2021 on behalf of the Kunstverein Schaffhausen. A simple, windowless hut with a gabled roof is topped with an identical, mirrored hut along the gable.
Sight 4: Münster Schaffhausen
The Monastery of All Saints or Salvator Monastery in Schaffhausen was a Benedictine abbey and was founded by Eberhard VI of Nellenburg in 1049. Today, the cathedral is a Protestant Reformed parish church.
Sight 5: St. Anna-Kapelle
The Münsterkapelle is a chapel of the former monastery of All Saints in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The late Gothic building was built on a predecessor building from the 11th century and was last extensively redesigned in 1522. It is used for church services in various congregations.
Sight 6: Schillerglocke
The "Song of the Bell" is a poem that the German poet Friedrich Schiller published in 1798. It is one of the most famous poems of German literature and with 430 lines one of Schiller's longest. In it, Schiller combines a knowledgeable technical description of a bellfounding with points of view and comments on human life, its possibilities and risks.
Sight 7: Munot
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. Today, it is a tourist attraction and hosts various events.
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