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Switzerland is full of small, charming and picturesque towns, which can be an excellent suggestionfor families. How about visiting one of these small towns on a spring day?
I recommend Stein am Rhein, which is located in Canton Schaffhausen, just where Lake Constance becomes the Rhine
The main attraction of this charming city is its old, well-preserved center, with medieval half-timbered houses style and beautifully painted façades. The murals represent various themes, from biblical and mythological to war and peace related. In addition to the murals, the house also received a name, such as Haus zum Weissen Adler, whose fresco is the oldest surviving artwork of this kind in Switzerland.
The origin of the city dates back to the year 1007 when Emperor HenryII transferred the Abbey of St George to the region of Stein am Rhein. It was a way to strengthen his presence in the region where an important merchant road and river routes crossed. Because of its strategic location, Stein am Rhein became a prosperous market and trading place and in the 15th century bought its freedom and joined the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zurich
The cityusually receives a good number of tourists from neighboring countries, especially in warmer times.
How to get there
Stein am Rhein is located 40 km from Canton Zurich and access is easy both by public
It is a short
arriving in the city
What to do
- Walk through the old city
The best way to get to know a place is by exploring and walking through its streets. The main attractions of the city are close to each other and are in the vicinity of the main street. Main Street is, of course, THE street with beautiful buildings and their painted facades, the restaurants, and some quaint shops (like an old archery shop).
- Built in the highest part of the city, Hohenklingen Castle belongs to the city since 1452,and since its renovation,a restaurant opened on site where you can taste French cuisine and enjoy the view of the city from another angle. Unfortunately, we didnot manage tovisit the castle, which at 3 km walking distance was a little too far for us;we were tired after walking a lot through the city. Maybe next time.
- St George monastery, one of the best-preserved complexes of medieval monasteries, is located on the banks of the Rhine river. From its garden, there is a very beautiful view of the river and in its complex, there is a museum.
- Lindwurm Museum – one of the three museums in the city. It is housed in the old house of a bourgeois family from 1850, which has been fully preserved.
Open from Marh to April from 10am to 5pm
- Take a boat trip on one of the most beautiful river routes in Europe, the Kreuz Untersee-Rhein, which covers 50 km. Lasting almost 5 hours, it is a beautiful cruise through charming landscapes between Kreuzlingen and Schaffhausen. If 5 hours is too much for you, take the Stein am Rhein route to Schaffhausen.
- City portals – don’t miss one of the portals. One of them was hit by an American bombing in 1945, but it was never destroyed.
- Visit the playground – after walking through the city, take your children to play in the beautiful playground located at the exit of the portal, which gives you access to the pier and takes you to the castle. Just behind the public bathroom and the parking lot, there is a playground and little trains
I hope you like the tips and, if you visit, come back here to tell me!!!
Love,
Rita
