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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.
Pick a day
Tuesday in Schaffhausen
1 closed · 4 open
Closed on Tuesday
- Hohenklingen CastleAlso closed: Mon
Open on Tuesday
- Munot Fortress9:00–17:00
- Old Town Schaffhausen7:00–22:00Open late
- IWC Museum9:00–17:30
- 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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