Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All Switzerland Schaffhausen

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Schaffhausen

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Updated March 4, 2024

Email
Attractions
Map
Leaderboards
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Schaffhausen

Museum Stemmler

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Museum Stemmler

This taxidermilogical collection was assembled by a peltmonger turned animal activist.
Haus zum Goldenen Ochsen oriel window

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Haus zum Goldenen Ochsen (House of the Golden Ox) Oriel

Explore the five senses depicted on this protruding Gothic window.
Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!
Eisenbibliothek

Schlatt, Switzerland

Iron Library

Everything from alchemy books to building plans for the Eiffel Tower are housed inside this museum.
1 mile from Schaffhausen
Busingen on the shore of the Rhine

Büsingen am Hochrhein, Germany

Büsingen Enclave

A remarkable two-country morph, this town is part of Germany legally but is by all other measures Swiss.
2 miles from Schaffhausen
Sauschwänzlebahn.

Blumberg, Germany

Sauschwänzlebahn

A historic steam train meanders along one of the most scenic rail routes in Germany's Black Forest.
10 miles from Schaffhausen
Design genius!

Wallisellen, Switzerland

Aussichtsturm Hardwald

A massive observation tower that features gorgeous views and unique architecture.
18 miles from Schaffhausen
The Donauquelle.

Donaueschingen, Germany

Donauquelle

The great Danube river starts here.
18 miles from Schaffhausen
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Schaffhausen Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. wurzeltod
    1
  2. Kooni
    1
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Schaffhausen.

Places Edited

  1. listeningdaisy
    1
  2. Kooni
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. Kooni
    2
  2. Klondike
    1
  3. gsmith1
    1
  4. listeningdaisy
    1
  5. Vololona
    1
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Schaffhausen.

Recent Schaffhausen Activity

  • jbedigian

    wants to go to Haus zum Goldenen Ochsen (House of the Golden Ox) Oriel

  • Klondike

    has been to Haus zum Goldenen Ochsen (House of the Golden Ox) Oriel

  • gibi65gb

    wants to go to Haus zum Goldenen Ochsen (House of the Golden Ox) Oriel

  • Zackle

    wants to go to Museum Stemmler

  • Zackle

    has been to Haus zum Goldenen Ochsen (House of the Golden Ox) Oriel

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Family Trip
  • Food & Drink
  • History & Culture
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2025 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.