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Munot

Fortresses & city walls ·Schaffhausen ·Open now
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Munot is a circular 16th-century artillery fortress on Emmersberg above Schaffhausen’s old town and a landmark of the city.

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What's on here

Silvester auf dem Munot Silvester auf dem Munot 31 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 Gala des Munotvereins Gala des Munotvereins Saturday, 17:45

Why go

  • The fortress saw combat only once, during the French retreat in 1799.
  • Summer Munot balls feature live dance music and the traditional quadrille, danced twice each evening.

Opening hours

Today08:00 – 20:00Show all
Monday08:00 – 20:00
Tuesday08:00 – 20:00
Wednesday08:00 – 20:00
Thursday08:00 – 20:00
Friday08:00 – 20:00
Saturday08:00 – 20:00
Sunday08:00 – 20:00

Don't miss

  • Vaulted casemateLook up at the vault resting on nine pillars, with daylight entering through four circular openings.Casemate
  • Stone-domed artillery positionsLook across the dry moat for three stone-domed artillery positions.Around the fortress
  • Vineyard approachFollow Munotstieg past the vineyards on the walk up from Schifflände.Munotstieg, from Schifflände
  • Evening bellThe bell is rung by hand for five minutes each evening, after the fortress closes.Munot21:00 daily

Know before you go

  • The fortress is open daily from 08:00 to 20:00.

What's inside

  • One large vaulted gun casemate forms the main enclosed space.
  • A spiral staircase connects the fortress levels.
  • An open-air platform sits above the casemate.

Tips for your visit

  • Expect stairways on the walking approaches from the old town.
  • The fortress address is Munotstieg 17, 8200 Schaffhausen.

With kids

  • The Munotverein holds a children’s festival each year after the summer holidays, ending with fireworks.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 50 metres

    The circular fortress is 50 metres across, with walls about four metres thick.

    Munot - Wikipedia
  2. 1589

    Installed in September 1589, the bell was cast by Hans Meyer, also known as Hans Frei, from Kempten.

    Historie – Munotverein Schaffhausen

  3. The surrounding city-owned vineyard grows Blauburgunder and Pinot-gris grapes.

    Historie – Munotverein Schaffhausen

Shorts

History

By the early 19th century, Munot was crumbling and had been used as a stone quarry. Its 1839 rededication featured speeches, music, singing and 615 cannon shots. Munot now serves as a cultural centre and city event venue. Its battlement hosts events and business receptions with a view; the annual programme includes opera and open-air cinema.

  1. 1098A fortification stood on the site.
  2. 1564–1589The present fortress was built on Emmersberg under master builder Heinrich Schwarz, partly using compulsory labor.
  3. 1799The fortress was shelled in April; after the siege, it lost its military role and suffered major damage.
  4. 1826–1839Drawing teacher Johann Jakob Beck initiated restoration in 1826. The restored fortress reopened on 30 October 1839, when the Munotverein was founded.
  5. 2019The bell was silent for the first time in centuries during the women’s strike on 14 June.

Photo spots

  • Vineyard approachFrame the fortress with the vineyards along the approach.Munotstieg, on the ascent from Schifflände

How to get there

  • 15 minOn footWalk from Schaffhausen railway station; the walk takes 15 minutes.
  • BusTake bus 4 from the station to Künzleheim or Künzleheim/Huus Emmersberg.
  • 10 minOn footFrom Schifflände, served by bus 8, walk up Munotstieg through the vineyards; the walk takes 10 minutes.
  • On footWalk from the old town using one of several stairways.
  • ParkingParking is available north of the fortress and beside the Munot sports facilities above the cantonal school.
  • BoatA landing stage below the fortress connects by boat with Stein am Rhein and Konstanz.

Sources: Munot - Wikipedia · Munotverein Schaffhausen – Rund um den Munot · Vereinshistorie – Munotverein Schaffhausen · Historie – Munotverein Schaffhausen · Munot - Wikipedia · Munot - Wikipedia · Galerie – Munotverein Schaffhausen · Bildergalerie – Munotverein Schaffhausen · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Munotstieg 17, Schaffhausen, 8200
Website
munot.ch/

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Questions and answers

Who traditionally watched over Munot?

The guardian lived with their family in the tower and watched over the town. The role dates to 1377.

What did Munot’s bell originally signal?

It marked closing time for the city gates, taverns and shops. At other times, it warned of fires or approaching enemies.

Has Munot’s evening bell ever fallen silent?

It fell silent during the women’s strike on 14 June 2019.

What were Munot’s earlier fortifications called?

They were called Annot in 1376 and Unot in 1460.

What does the Munotverein do?

It supports preservation of the fortress and maintains traditions of social gatherings and dancing.

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