Münster Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen

Name: Münster Schaffhausen
Address: Kirchhofpl. 7, Schaffhausen, 8200, Switzerland

#3 among attractions in Schaffhausen

Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture

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Münster is one of the two main churches of the old town of the Swiss city of Schaffhausen. First built in 1064 AD as a Romanesque Basilica of the then Benecdictine Kloster Allerheiligen, it was rebuilt several times, and became in 1524 the Reformed Church of the city of Schaffhausen. ()

Established: 22 November 1049 (975 years ago)Completed: 1064 (960 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 47°41'47"N, 8°38'10"E

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Kirchhofpl. 7Schaffhausen 8200 Switzerland

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Day trips

Münster Schaffhausen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Munot, Museum zu Allerheiligen, Cholfirst Radio Tower, Haberhaus.

~960 ftE
Landmark 16th-century circular fortress
Munot, Schaffhausen
5 min walk • Perched atop a hill overlooking the charming city of Schaffhausen, Munot stands as a testament to Swiss heritage and architectural prowess. This historic fortress, built in the 16th century, has become an iconic landmark and a must-visit tourist destination for those...
~410 ftS
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Museum zu Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen
2 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the Museum zu Allerheiligen is a cultural gem that offers visitors a deep dive into art, history, and archaeology. This multifaceted institution is housed in a historic monastery complex, providing a unique...
1.2 miSE
Tower
Cholfirst Radio Tower
30 min walk • Cholfirst Radio Tower is a 96-metre-tall lattice tower on Cholfirst Mountain at Flurlingen, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. The tower was built in 1973 by PTT on Cholfirst Mountain, a 570-metre mountain near Flurlingen after 3 years of successful operation of an experimental TV transmitter on channel 47 on a 40-metre-tall tower nearby.
~1070 ftW
47°41'43"N • 8°37'55"E
Haberhaus, Schaffhausen
6 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~920 ftN
Library
Stadtbibliothek Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen
5 min walk • The Stadtbibliothek Schaffhausen maintains a universal scientific stock. but without being associated with a university. Since the Canton of Schaffhausen does not maintain its own library, the Public Library performs the tasks of a cantonal library.
~1960 ftW
Church
St. Maria, Schaffhausen
10 min walk • Santa Maria Church was built between 1883 and 1885 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. It was the first Roman Catholic church to be rebuilt in Schaffhausen after the Reformation and belongs to the Bishopric of Basel.
1.2 miSE
47°41'14"N • 8°39'24"E
Strandbad Rheinwiese, Schaffhausen
30 min walk • Watersports, Swimming pool
0.6 miS
Tunnel
Cholfirst Tunnel, Schaffhausen
16 min walk • The Cholfirst Tunnel is a tunnel in Switzerland. The tunnel lies in the northern canton of Zuerich, and forms part of the Autostrasse A4. It was completed in 1996, and is 1,260 metres long. The tunnel has three lanes. There is no central reservation.
~640 ftW
47°41'48"N • 8°38'1"E
Fronwagplatz, Schaffhausen
4 min walk • Square
0.7 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stadion Breite, Schaffhausen
19 min walk • Stadion Breite is a multi-purpose stadium in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was the home ground of FC Schaffhausen until they moved to LIPO Park Schaffhausen in 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Münster Schaffhausen?

Nearby attractions include Museum zu Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen (2 min walk), Fronwagplatz, Schaffhausen (4 min walk), Stadtbibliothek Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen (5 min walk), Munot, Schaffhausen (5 min walk).

How to get to Münster Schaffhausen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Münster Schaffhausen:

Bus

Bachstrasse • Lines: 25, 5, 630, 634, 8 (3 min walk)
Rhybadi/IWC • Lines: 5, 630, 634, N69 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Schaffhausen Bahnhof • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Mühlentor • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Train

Schaffhausen (5 min walk)
Feuerthalen (14 min walk)

Ferry

Schaffhausen • Lines: Fähre (7 min walk)