Getting There -- Schaffhausen is on all major north-south train lines between Stuttgart and Milan. There are at least 14 express trains from Zurich every day (trip time: 40 min.). Call tel. 0900/300-300 for more information. If driving from Zurich, head north on Route 4 all the way, which takes about 1 hour.

Visitor Information -- The Schaffhausen Tourist Information Office, at Herrenacker 15 (tel. 052/632-40-20; www.schaffhauserland.ch), is open in summer Monday to Friday 9:30am to 6pm, Saturday 9:30am to 4pm, and Sunday 9:30am to 2pm; winter hours are Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pm and Saturday 9:30am to 2pm.

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