Stein am Rhein is a well-preserved medieval town on the Rhine with painted facades, the Kloster St. Georgen and Hohenklingen castle overhead.
Stein am Rhein sits where the Rhine leaves Lake Constance (Untersee) and is among Switzerland's best-preserved medieval towns. Rathausplatz is framed by half-timbered, fresco-painted houses. The Museum Kloster St. Georgen sits near the river. Above the town the Hohenklingen castle offers views over the Rhine valley. Rhine boat trips run to Schaffhausen.
| Distance | 55 km north-east of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 1 h 15 min-1 h 30 min by train |
| Getting there | SBB train via Winterthur: departs Zürich HB, about CHF 30 (about $38) single |
| Cost | Train about CHF 30 (about $38) each way; Hohenklingen walk free |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Rathausplatz, 8260 Stein am Rhein |
How to get there
- Train: Zürich HB to Stein am Rhein via Winterthur, about 1 h 15 min, about CHF 30 (about $38)
- Boat: Untersee und Rhein cruises from Schaffhausen
- Car: A1/A4, about 1 hour
Location
Rathausplatz, 8260 Stein am Rhein
47.6598, 8.8574 View on map
Highlights
- Rathausplatz with painted half-timbered houses
- Museum Kloster Sankt Georgen
- Hohenklingen Castle
- Rhine boat trip to Schaffhausen
Tips for visiting
- Visit on a weekday to avoid tour groups
- The town is small: three hours is enough
- Combine with the Rhine Falls for a full day
When to visit
May to September.
Accessibility
The town centre is flat; the castle approach is steep.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I combine with Schaffhausen?
Yes. Trains and boats connect Stein am Rhein with Schaffhausen and the Rhine Falls.