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

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Museum Stemmler

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Museum Stemmler

This taxidermilogical collection was assembled by a peltmonger turned animal activist.
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Haus zum Goldenen Ochsen (House of the Golden Ox) Oriel

Explore the five senses depicted on this protruding Gothic window.
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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

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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.

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Sauschwänzlebahn

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

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

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Donauquelle

The great Danube river starts here.
18 miles from Schaffhausen
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