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Oldtown

Stein am Rhein is a picturesque historic town in the canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Situated where Lower Lake Constance meets the High Rhine river, it is famous for its exceptionally well-preserved medieval old town featuring colorful half-timbered buildings, frescoed facades, and the striking hilltop Hohenklingen

Key HighlightsThe Old Town: Cobblestone streets lined with centuries-old buildings and world-famous facade paintings.St. George’s Abbey: One of the best-preserved medieval monastic complexes in Switzerland, now housing a museum.Hohenklingen Castle: A 12th-century fortress overlooking the town with panoramic views of the Rhine and Lake Constance.

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Uploaded on June 19, 2026
Taken on June 18, 2026