On this delightful walk through picturesque vineyards, you’ll gain interesting insights into wine-growing in the region – and even get to sample the finished products.

What’s waiting for you.

• A hike through verdant vineyards.
• Delicious wine-tasting sessions.
• Information boards detailing the history of viticulture in the region.

Getting there and useful information.

• Check the online timetable for S9 services to Eglisau. The hiking trail is well signposted from Eglisau station.
• Start: Eglisau station.
• Destination: Rafz.
• Duration: approx. 3 hours.
• Length: 11 kilometres.
• Degree of difficulty: easy.
• Not suitable for prams and wheelchairs.

In the lowlands of the Zürcher Unterland, nestled between green hills and steep vineyards, is the Rhine. Against this idyllic wetland backdrop, the vessels of the shipping company Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Züri-Rhy (SZR) make their way up and down the Rhine.

What’s waiting for you.

• A gorgeous natural tapestry of wetlands and the river Rhine.
• A scheduled round-trip cruise from Eglisau to Rüdlingen and back.
• Special experiences such as the Captain’s Brunch on Sundays.

Getting there and useful information.

• Check the online timetable for S9 services to Eglisau. The departure jetty is a gentle 1.1-kilometre walk from Eglisau station.
• Duration: Approx. two hours (Eglisau–Rüdlingen–Eglisau round trip). Passengers can also disembark at Tössegg landing stage.
• Not suitable for prams and wheelchairs.

The perfect blend of awe, entertainment and one-of-a-kind encounters: The Rhine Falls are a breathtaking example of the power of nature, while Rhyality Immersive Art Hall and the miniature world of Smilestones invite visitors to see things in surprising (and humorous) new ways – and as indoor venues, an unforgettable experience is guaranteed come rain or shine. 

What’s waiting for you.

• Rhine Falls: A spellbinding encounter with nature at the site of the largest waterfall in Europe. Tip: Take a 30-minute round-trip ‘Schiffmändli’ cruise.
• Rhyality Immersive Art Hall: Impressive, immersive visual experiences and shows featuring 28 video projectors – for a multimedia spectacle like no other. 
• Smilestones: A modern take on a world in miniature, giving visitors a bird’s-eye view of Switzerland and its many landmarks. 

Getting there and useful information.

• Check the online timetable for S9 services to Neuhausen am Rheinfall. The Rhine Falls and indoor attractions are within walking distance of the station.
• Duration: as long as you like.
• Most of the sights are accessible for prams and wheelchairs.
• Tip: Take advantage of attractive discounts at the Rhine Falls and Smilestones when you travel by public transport.

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Acquaint yourself with the canton’s charming capital, home to 171 bay windows and period façades. Follow the twists and turns of the town’s alleyways, find a seat in a cosy café and browse the many shops. With everything from the Munot fortress to several must-visit museums, Schaffhausen is a treasure trove of sights and delights.

What’s waiting for you.

• A picturesque historic town centre with 171 ornate bay windows and historic façades. 
• The Munot, a 16th-century fortress offering fantastic views.
• Museum zu Allerheiligen: the most varied universal museum in Switzerland, complete with idyllic herb garden. 
• Public guided tours offering fascinating insights into Schaffhausen’s architecture, life in a bygone age and the town’s history.

Getting there and useful information.

• Check the online timetable for S9 services to Schaffhausen. The sights are within walking distance of the station.
• Duration: as long as you like.
• Most of the sights are accessible for prams and wheelchairs.

End your excursion in style by taking a boat ride from Schaffhausen to Büsingen, then hiking along a charming trail that follows the banks of the Rhine. 

What’s waiting for you.

• A boat ride from Schaffhausen to Büsingen.
• A tranquil hike from Büsingen to Schaffhausen along the banks of the Rhine.
• Splendid views and scenic wetlands. 
• Büsinger Höhe, a vantage point offering breathtaking panoramic views of the gentle, rolling countryside.

Getting there and useful information.

• Check the online timetable for S9 services to Schaffhausen. From Schaffhausen station, take a bus or boat from the nearby landing stage to Büsingen, which is where the hiking route begins.
• Start: Büsingen landing stage.
• Destination: Schaffhausen.
• Duration: Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes.
• Length: 8.8 kilometres.
• Degree of difficulty: intermediate.
• Not suitable for prams and wheelchairs.