Blog: ASSIST Excursion to Schaffhausen & Rheinfall on 26th October2024.

Travel report: Excursion to Schaffhausen and the Rhine Falls

On 26.10.24, International Students from the UNI-Ulm, THU and HNU coming from 15 different countries, accompanied by senior consultants from ASSIST, made their way from Ulm to Schaffhausen to explore the beautiful Swiss region and the impressive Rhine Falls together. The group consisted of people from a wide range of cultures, which made the trip particularly varied and enriching. Even the journey together provided an opportunity to exchange initial impressions and get in the mood for the destination.

Arrival in Schaffhausen, From Schaffhausen station, we took the S-Bahn to Neuhausen/Rhine Falls station.
Visit to the Rhine Falls
From the Station we continued to the main destination of the excursion: the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe. The roar of the water could be heard from afar, and the closer we got, the greater the anticipation. The group was impressed by the sheer masses of water that cascaded over the rocks with enormous force. For many, this was the first time they had experienced such an impressive waterfall up close.
To get even closer to the waterfall, we took a boat trip which took us very close to the masses of water and we could feel the forces of nature.
We also got a little wet. 

 Visit to Schaffhausen
Our next stop was the picturesque town of Schaffhausen, which exudes a very special charm with its historic buildings and winding alleyways. After arriving, the group had time to explore the old town in smaller groups. Some participants visited the famous Munot fortress, which towers on a hill above the city and offers a fantastic view of the surrounding area. Others enjoyed a relaxed stroll through the streets and admired the medieval buildings, especially the magnificent facades and bay windows of the old town houses. It was interesting to see how the different cultural backgrounds of the participants contributed to different perspectives on the city. While for some the architecture was a reminder of their own homeland, for others it was a completely new experience. This diversity made for lively discussions and exciting conversations.

With many impressions, new friends and also a little bid tired, we returned to Ulm