Stein am Rhein, Switzerland

Stein am Rhein

Painted medieval facades on a tiny square by the Rhine.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Stein am Rhein

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Rathausplatz, where almost every medieval house has a painted facade.
  2. AfternoonClimb up to Hohenklingen castle for the view over the town and the Rhine.
  3. EveningHave dinner by the river as the boats tie up for the night.

Day 2

Visit the Rhine Falls, 20 minutes away, or take a boat to Lake Constance.

What to eat

Rhine fish like Egli, perch, and a glass of Schaffhausen Pinot Noir.

Local tips

Make the most of Stein am Rhein

Beat the crowds

Midday is busy with tour groups. Mornings and evenings are calm.

Best photo spot

The painted facades on the town hall square.

Getting there

Trains run from Schaffhausen and Winterthur.

Don't miss nearby

The Rhine Falls and Lake Constance.

Good to know

Climb up to Hohenklingen Castle for the view. Boats run along the Rhine to Schaffhausen in summer.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Stein am Rhein

Getting there

  • Zürich Airport (ZRH)30 km away
  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport (BSL)100 km away
  • Lucerne80 km away
  • Freiburg85 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySwitzerland

Questions

Stein am Rhein: good to know

Is Stein am Rhein worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. Painted medieval facades on a tiny square by the Rhine.

How many days do you need in Stein am Rhein?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Stein am Rhein?

You can visit all year. Midday is busy with tour groups. Mornings and evenings are calm.

How do you get to Stein am Rhein?

The nearest airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH), about 30 km away. Trains run from Schaffhausen and Winterthur.

What is there to see near Stein am Rhein?

Nearby hidden places include Lindau (63 km), Black Forest (Triberg) (70 km) and Rigi (73 km).

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