Stein am Rhein

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.

Understand
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.



Get in
By train — Stein am Rhein is accessible by Zürich S-Bahn S29 Winterthur - Stein am Rhein, which is connected to other S-Bahn lines at Winterthur (S7, S8, S12, S16), Oberwinterthur (S8, S12), Wallrüti (S12), Reutlingen (S12) or Seuzach (S12). If you have an all-zone ZVV travelcard, you should buy a single ticket from Stammheim (as opposed to paying for the whole stretch).

By bike — There are bike paths on both sides of the Rhine passing through Stein am Rhine. It's an easy bike ride from (for example) Schaffhausen, Radolfzell or Konstanz.

By boat — There are (seasonal) boats between Lake Constance and Schaffhausen that stop in Stein am Rhine.

By car —

By bus — From Radolfzell, take bus 7368.

Get around
Walking is the best way. There is a large parking lot on the west edge of the old town centre where you can leave your car.

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

Go next

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