Attractions in Eastern Switzerland

Known primarily for its beautifully preserved old town center, the town of Stein am Rhein is located east of the border between Germany and Switzerland. Summer and winter a wonderful backdrop for strolling and relaxing.

Aescher mountain inn
The mountain inn has existed since 1846
Where hermits, cavemen and bears once dwelt.
The inn on the mountain has seen many a proud face after the … read more

The bridge itself is not an eye-catcher, but it offers a beautiful view of the Rhine. Take a short breath, take photos and continue in the final sprint to Stein … read more

The Rhine Falls are an impressive natural spectacle, especially after the snow has melted. At 150 meters wide and 23 meters high, it is the largest waterfall in Europe. In … read more

Very nice old wooden bridge over the Rhine. It is approved for car traffic.

Beautiful mountain lake in the middle of the Alpstein, with a panorama that could not have been better created on the computer.

Cows roaming free, bright green sparkling water, cheese dairy, alphorn blowers... heart, what more could you ask for?

Stein am Rhein (in the local dialect Staa, formerly Latinized Lithopolis or Gaunodurum) is a municipality in the so-called upper part of the canton of the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen. … read more

Very nice view and easily accessible thanks to the cable car. Accordingly, one is rarely alone here.

The Säntis is always worth a visit. The view from and into the distance is breathtakingly beautiful. Whether as a starting point to the Rotsteinpass over the Lisengrat or down … read more

Beautiful alp with a pleasant inn. Very easy to reach and accordingly "crowded" with tourists during the season. Nevertheless highly recommended.

Only at noon does some light penetrate this deep, narrow gorge. It is always damp and cool on the bottom of the up to 70 meter high rock faces. A … read more

Great view. From the summit cross a short distance down into the forest towards the Resspass there is a nice fireplace.
The Fähnerenspitz is a popular mountain in every season … read more

Walk over a boardwalk to the peninsula Hurden. Or take a boat trip on Lake Zurich. Visit Knees Children's Zoo. Or simply visit the old town with a tour.

Arbon not only offers a historic old town with numerous stylishly renovated houses, but also many green spaces and a three-kilometer-long lakeside path.

The view on a hike from Niederurnen to the Hirzli is rather modest, but on the Hirzli you are rewarded with a very beautiful view and all-round visibility. And if … read more

The Margelchopf, the local mountain of the Grabser, is 2163 meters high. The path from the Isizis ridge to the Margelchopf is well stepped in the rock. Shortly before the … read more

If you are already at the Mutschensattel, the ascent to the Mutschengipfel can be reached in just 10 minutes. The climb is worthwhile .... the view to the Reinthal and … read more

Narrow streets and narrow, high houses characterize the medieval old town of Diessenhofen. As a thoroughfare leads through the old town, be careful with the bike.

Beautifully situated below the Altmann summit, the Zwinglipass hut offers a convenient opportunity to refresh yourself after a long hike. You will be eagerly served on the terrace and the … read more

The Neuenalpspitz is a 1816 m high mountain in the western Alpstein.
The ridge path to Neuenalpspitz is a really cool, craggy path, there are some exposed spots (difficulty T3 … read more