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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Schaffhausen

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Museum Stemmler

This taxidermilogical collection was assembled by a peltmonger turned animal activist.
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Haus zum Goldenen Ochsen (House of the Golden Ox) Oriel

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Iron Library

Everything from alchemy books to building plans for the Eiffel Tower are housed inside this museum.
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Busingen on the shore of the Rhine

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Büsingen Enclave

A remarkable two-country morph, this town is part of Germany legally but is by all other measures Swiss.
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A historic steam train meanders along one of the most scenic rail routes in Germany's Black Forest.
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Aussichtsturm Hardwald

A massive observation tower that features gorgeous views and unique architecture.
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Donauquelle

The great Danube river starts here.
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