Let a night watchman show you the old town of Schaffhausen and all its stories as darkness falls.

As darkness falls, let a night watchman show you the houses, squares, alleyways and corners of Schaffhausen's old town that are associated with former superstitions, the plague, shameful murders and tragic accidents. You will also learn many interesting facts about the city's impressive cultural history.   
Special tours Friday, May 29, 2026 "Schaffhausen, the wine town" Saturday, August 22, 2026 "Sex & crime in old Schaffhausen" Saturday, October 31, 2026 "Life and death in old Schaffhausen"
No box office, please use the advance booking!  The maximum group size for this tour is 40 people.   This is an offer for individual guests. If you are a group of 10 or more people, please contact the night watchman directly for a private group tour.

German

1 hour

The tour requires a minimum of five participants. If the tour does not take place, you will be informed by telephone by the night watchman on the day of the tour. It is possible to rebook to another date.  This is an external offer which is marketed via Schaffhauserland Tourism. Provider: Martin Harzenmoser

Visitor Centre, Vordergasse 73, 8200 Schaffhausen Start 9:00 p.m.