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Stein am Rhein Travel Guide: 48 reviews and 147 photos

Houses on frescoes at Stein Am Rhein - Stein am Rhein

The picturestique Swiss town

Stein Am Rhein is a small 16'th century..medieval village situated along the Rhein River in Switzerland. The town is well worth a visit to witness the beautiful " Frescoes " in the row houses ( photo shown above is from the main square ), the very swiss style of houses and livings.... the Main Square of this town is said to be the prettiest in Switzerland and that is why this is very touristy.

Sunset at night!

Sunset at Stein Am Rhein

I was here on 8 in the evening, it was still clear....we walked through this small town and had some drinks until sunset, I took the sunset photo from the hotel restaurant terrace..where we had our drinks,..my Sangria! It was a beautiful place, at the opposite side of the river is Germany which this place is very close to the German border...... can you imagine sitting behind the lake from a hotel resto and both sides are Swiss houses styles with theme frescoes?...I just went a bit closer to have this better picture...Afterwards, we headed the carpark and leave Stien Am Rhein for the day.

My visit to Stein Am Rhein

This is me, At the main square

Actually, I went to switzerland without knowing any idea about this place...Thanks to Nicole! VT Nike333 for suggesting this place a visit, this is another discovery and I'm glad I've been here for a while...Also, to family MARTI, a family friend from Weinfelden, Switzerland who bring us here and be our private guide in town.

There was not much tourist when we arrive at 8 p.m, but I notice many restaurants are mostly full...For a few hours in the city is actually a very short one to see and discover everything.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Medieval arcitecture and frescoes, plus the beautifull Rhein river.
Cons:so much to see for a few hours
In a nutshell:Small Swiss village that never fails

Last visit to Stein am Rhein: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Aug 17, 2003
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Clock tower at Stein Am Rhein - Stein am Rhein

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Rhein River from Stein Am Rhein - Stein am Rhein

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JetlagCity Nov 19, 2004 at 11:39 AM

Nice pictures of this very picturesque town! I wish I'd taken more photos when I was here, the frescoes and architecture are so beautiful!
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Nike333 Jan 9, 2004 at 1:31 PM

great pictures and very good infos! I guess next time you give me tips on what to do there... :-)
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phil_uk_net Aug 18, 2003 at 11:38 AM

I've not been to Switzerland Ian but it looks typically central European. Where's the pic of you underneath a cuckoo clock blowing an Alpen horn?
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solo_mc Aug 16, 2003 at 2:34 AM

So beautiful.... someone I love very much is now in Switzerland... thanks for sharing your memories.
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pepples46 Aug 16, 2003 at 1:47 AM

very nice
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Phalaenopsis03 Aug 15, 2003 at 11:44 PM

Nice! But I hope you have more pix. Boy, you look really young in that pic. What's your secret?
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Annapet Aug 15, 2003 at 12:48 PM

Hi, Ian. I was just about to e-mail you...I thought I'd check here first. Thanks for sharing.
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camilo74 Aug 12, 2003 at 11:55 AM

Beautiful Pictures Ian, , did you enjoy the trip?
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yen_2 Aug 12, 2003 at 10:57 AM

Pretty..I'll be back!