Stein am Rhein
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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.
What to Experience in Stein am Rhein
Taste of Stein am Rhein...
There are many restaurants and cafés with outdoor seating along the river.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsBy 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. 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. There are many restaurants and cafés with outdoor seating along the river....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting 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. There are many restaurants and cafés with outdoor seating along the river.
Money & Budget
There are many restaurants and cafés with outdoor seating along the river.
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Glimpses of Stein am Rhein
white and brown concrete house beside body of water during daytime
a woman is standing in front of a building
a body of water with houses on a hill in the background
a body of water with a bridge in the background
Historic buildings line a narrow european street.
a group of people walking down a street next to tall buildings
a bird's eye view of a town and a river
two white swans swimming in a body of water
A clock tower on top of a building
body of water near city buildings during daytime
white and brown concrete house beside body of water during daytime
a woman is standing in front of a building
a body of water with houses on a hill in the background