Silvester auf dem Munot
Guests enter the fortress through the casemate, which is illuminated into a mystical glow by thousands of candles. Up on the battlements, attendees can enjoy mulled wine or bouillon offered in a calm setting away from the city commotion. The gathering listens together as the city's church bells ring out the old year and welcome in the new.
What to Expect
Celebrate New Year's Eve on fortress battlements lit by thousands of candles.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Munotverein Schaffhausen
Food & Drink
The Munot Association and the City of Schaffhausen offer complimentary mulled wine or bouillon; visitors should bring their own cups and may bring sparkling wine and glasses.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
People seeking a calm new year’s eve gathering
Vibe
Quiet and candlelit
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 23.15 Uhr on Thursday, 31 December 2026 to 1.00 Uhr on Friday, 1 January 2027; door opening: 23.15 Uhr.
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own cups so you can use the mulled wine or bouillon offered on the rampart.
- Pack sparkling wine and glasses if you want to toast with your own drink.
- Leave fireworks at home; they are prohibited on the rampart and must be handed in at the entrance.
- Allow for the overnight gathering, which continues into the new year.
- Expect to enter through the casemate, illuminated with thousands of candles.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the celebration?
Guests enter through the candlelit casemate, gather on the rampart for mulled wine or bouillon, and listen to the city’s church bells ring in the new year.
What should I bring for the drinks served there?
Bring your own cup; it can be filled with the mulled wine or bouillon offered on site.
Can I bring something to toast with?
You may bring your own sparkling wine and glasses.
Are fireworks allowed on the rampart?
No. Fireworks are prohibited there for safety and must be handed in at the entrance.
Is this a quiet alternative to the city’s New Year festivities?
Yes. The gathering on the Munotzinne is presented as a calm way to mark the year’s end away from the city’s party crowds.
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