Stein am Rhein: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Girsberg Castle is located in the surrounding area of Stein am Rhein, while Kressenberg and Werd Island are in the nearby area. Heilsperg Ruins are also located in the surrounding area, while Hegi Castle, Bodenburg and Wannenberg are in the wider regional area; Kohlfirst is in the surrounding area. This cultural connection is of interest to travelers who appreciate castles and ruins.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Stein am Rhein.

Culture

Stein am Rhein is known for its well-preserved historic old town.

Geographical Location

Stein am Rhein lies predominantly on the right bank of the High Rhine, where the Rhine flows out of Lake Constance. Via a bridgehead, the town has access to Lake Constance and the area south of the Rhine; it also borders Germany to the east and northeast.

The town's eastern and northeastern boundary is also the Swiss-German border, meaning the international border between Germany and Switzerland.

Stein am Rhein is a political municipality in the upper part of the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.

Cycling

A 39.9-kilometer cycling loop starting from nearby Diessenhofen is listed among the cycling tours in Stein am Rhein. The route follows the Rhine through river landscapes, historic towns, quiet riverside paths and natural sections.

Things to Do

Stein am Rhein is associated with the Rhine landscape and views across Untersee and Werd Island.

A 7.8-kilometer circular route connects Stein am Rhein with Hohenklingen Castle and includes the Wolkenstein viewpoint.

Via Rhenana Route 60 follows the Rhine to Stein am Rhein; the excursion can also be undertaken by bicycle.

From Stein am Rhein, onward connections by boat or train to Schaffhausen are available. The stretch of the Rhine between Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen is a scenic boat trip.

For further comparisons with nearby towns, the pages Buch, Hemishofen and Ramsen are available.

For the higher-level travel overview: Stein.