Canton of Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen canton extends across 298 square kilometers of land north of the Rhine River, comprising three separate territories partially enclosed by German borders.

The region gained independence from Habsburg rule in 1418 through a significant financial transaction and joined the Swiss Confederation as a full member in 1501.

The canton maintains Germanic traditions through its architecture, festivals, and culinary specialties, with German serving as the primary language for its 83,000 residents.

The canton connects to major Swiss and German cities through an extensive network of trains and regional buses, with stations distributed across 26 municipalities.

The territory includes the German enclave of Büsingen, creating an unusual geographic arrangement where Swiss and German jurisdictions intertwine along the Rhine River.

Location: Switzerland

Inception: 1501

Capital city: Schaffhausen

Elevation above the sea: 392 m

Website: https://www.sh.ch/

Part of: Eastern Switzerland, Northeastern Switzerland

Shares border with: Baden-Württemberg, Canton of Zürich, Thurgau, Büsingen am Hochrhein

Website: https://sh.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.71667,8.56667

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35