Opening days in Schaffhausen: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day

Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 5 top attractions in Schaffhausen with known opening hours, 2 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.

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Monday in Schaffhausen

2 closed · 3 open

Only 3 of 5 top sights are open on Monday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.

Closed on Monday

IWC MuseumAlso closed: Sun
Hohenklingen CastleAlso closed: Tue

Open on Monday

Munot Fortress9:00–17:00
Old Town Schaffhausen7:00–22:00Open late
Laufen Castle9:00–19:00

Closed-day plan B

Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.

Opening days at a glance

Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Munot Fortress	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17
Old Town Schaffhausen	7–22	7–22	7–22	7–22	7–0	8–0	10–22
IWC Museum	✕	9–17:30	9–17:30	9–17:30	9–17:30	9–15:30	✕
Laufen Castle	9–19	9–19	9–23:30	9–23:30	9–23:30	8–23:30	9–23:30
Hohenklingen Castle	✕	✕	10–23:30	10–23:30	10–23:30	10–23:30	10–23:30

Open late in Schaffhausen

Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.

Old Town SchaffhausenOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Laufen CastleOpen late until 23:30 on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Hohenklingen CastleOpen late until 23:30 on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Frequently asked questions

Are museums and attractions in Schaffhausen closed on Monday?

Some are. 2 of the 5 top sights in Schaffhausen with known hours close on Monday: IWC Museum, Hohenklingen Castle. The other 3 are open.

What is open on Sunday in Schaffhausen?

On Sunday, 4 of the 5 top sights in Schaffhausen are open: Munot Fortress, Old Town Schaffhausen, Laufen Castle, Hohenklingen Castle.

Which attractions in Schaffhausen are open every day?

3 top sights in Schaffhausen are open all seven days: Munot Fortress, Old Town Schaffhausen, Laufen Castle.

Which sights in Schaffhausen are open late?

Old Town Schaffhausen, Laufen Castle, Hohenklingen Castle stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.

Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-12). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Zurich).

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