Haus zum Ritter

The Haus zum Ritter displays elaborate Renaissance frescoes across its three-story facade, with large windows framed by decorative moldings and a high attic roof.

Built in 1492 and expanded in 1566 by merchant Hans von Waldkirch, the building received its name from the knight figure painted on its exterior walls.

The facade features paintings by Tobias Stimmer depicting scenes from Greek mythology, including Odysseus's adventures and representations of various virtues.

Located at Vordergasse 65, the ground floor contains a pharmacy and perfume shop, while the original frescoes are preserved in the Museum zu Allerheiligen.

The building's frescoes were detached and preserved in 1935 by specialist Franco Steffanoni, with current replicas painted by Carl Roesch between 1938 and 1943.

Location: Schaffhausen

Inception: 1492

Creator: Tobias Stimmer

Elevation above the sea: 397.3 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Schaffhausen

Address: Vordergasse 65, 8200 Schaffhausen 8200

GPS coordinates: 47.69620,8.63489

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30