Cholfirst Tunnel, Schaffhausen

#8 among attractions in Schaffhausen

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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. ()

Coordinates: 47°41'17"N, 8°37'55"E

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Schaffhausen Switzerland

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Cholfirst Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Munot, Museum zu Allerheiligen, Schloss Laufen, Münster Schaffhausen.

0.7 miNE
Landmark 16th-century circular fortress
Munot, Schaffhausen
19 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...
0.5 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Museum zu Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen
14 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...
1.1 miSW
Palace, Forts and castles, View point
Schloss Laufen, Dachsen
29 min walk • Laufen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Laufen-Uhwiesen in the Swiss canton of Zurich. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance overlooking the Rhine Falls. The first documented reference to the castle dates to the year 858 when it was the home of the Barons of Laufen.
0.6 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Münster Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen
16 min walk • 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.
1.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Wörth Castle, Rhine Falls
30 min walk • The Wörth Castle is a fortification in the Swiss municipality of Neuhausen am Rheinfall in the Canton of Schaffhausen.
0.8 miSE
Tower
Cholfirst Radio Tower
22 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.
0.5 miN
47°41'43"N • 8°37'55"E
Haberhaus, Schaffhausen
13 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.8 miN
Library
Stadtbibliothek Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen
20 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.
1.1 miSW
47°40'40"N • 8°36'55"E
Rheinfall, Neuhausen am Rheinfall
27 min walk • Waterfall, View point
1 miSW
Europe's largest plains waterfall
Rhine Falls, Neuhausen am Rheinfall
27 min walk • The Rhine Falls is a waterfall located in Switzerland and the most powerful waterfall in Europe. The falls are located on the High Rhine on the border between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zürich, between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen/Dachsen, next to the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland.
1.3 miSW
47°40'40"N • 8°36'34"E
Adventure Park, Neuhausen am Rheinfall
33 min walk • Climbing, Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cholfirst Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Haberhaus, Schaffhausen (13 min walk), St. Maria, Schaffhausen (14 min walk), Museum zu Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen (14 min walk), Münster Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen (16 min walk).

How to get to Cholfirst Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cholfirst Tunnel:

Bus

Flurlingen ARVOA • Lines: 630, 634, N69 (7 min walk)
Rhyfallexpress zum Rheinfall (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Brüggli • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)
Mühlentor • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Train

Neuhausen (13 min walk)
Schaffhausen (18 min walk)

Ferry

Schaffhausen • Lines: Fähre (17 min walk)