Stein am Rhein

Switzerland

Stein am Rhein is a town in the eastern part of Switzerland. It is situated on the river Rhine, at the western end of Lake Constance (Untersee). It is famous for its medieval town centre, including many half-timbered houses and frescoes. The town is split across the Rhine, with the old town centre on the north side.

Stein am Rhine was just a small fishing village until 1007, when St. Georges's abbey was moved there. Stein am Rhine was at an intersection between major roadways and the river, and both the town and the abbey prospered. The town now has a population of a little over 3000, and is a popular tourist destination.

  • Tourist Office, Oberstadt 3, +41 52 632 40 32. M 13:30-17:00, Tu-F 09:30-12:00 and 13:30-17:00, Jul-Aug also Sa 09:30-12:00 and 13:30-16:00.

Tourist Office, Oberstadt 3, +41 52 632 40 32. M 13:30-17:00, Tu-F 09:30-12:00 and 13:30-17:00, Jul-Aug also Sa 09:30-12:00 and 13:30-16:00.

  • Hohenklingen Castle, +41 52 741 21 37. You can drive to it or walk the stairs up the hillside. From the castle you get a gorgeous view of the town. The best views are (of course) from the restaurant in the castle. Entrance is free.
  • St. George's Abbey, +41 52 741 21 42. October to April, 10:00 to 17:00. Closed Mondays. A Benedictine abbey with a late gothic cloister and frescoes dating from 1515.
  • Lindwurm Museum, Understadt 18, +41 52 741 25 12. March to October, 10:00 to 17:00. Tuesdays closed. This museum displays the lifestyle of a middle class family in about 1850. Fr. 3.50.
  • Rathausplatz. A square surrounded by beautiful old buildings.

Hohenklingen Castle, +41 52 741 21 37. You can drive to it or walk the stairs up the hillside. From the castle you get a gorgeous view of the town. The best views are (of course) from the restaurant in the castle. Entrance is free.

St. George's Abbey, +41 52 741 21 42. October to April, 10:00 to 17:00. Closed Mondays. A Benedictine abbey with a late gothic cloister and frescoes dating from 1515.

Lindwurm Museum, Understadt 18, +41 52 741 25 12. March to October, 10:00 to 17:00. Tuesdays closed. This museum displays the lifestyle of a middle class family in about 1850. Fr. 3.50.

Rathausplatz. A square surrounded by beautiful old buildings.

There are many restaurants and cafés with outdoor seating along the river.

Restaurant Ilge, Rathausplatz 14, +41 52 741 22 72.

Rother Ochsen, Rathausplatz 9, +41 52 741 23 28.

  • The Rhine Falls in nearby Schaffhausen
  • Radolfzell (D)
  • Konstanz (D)

The Rhine Falls in nearby [[Schaffhausen]]