The Charm of Stein am Rhein

Stein am Rhein is a walled medieval city in northern Switzerland on the Rhine River.  The main street is a pedestrian zone and from there one can view frescoes on buildings, flower boxes and some beautiful fountains.  

The city was bombed in 1945 by the Allies, but was built back to its original look after the war. Unlike the houses in the mountains, houses in Stein am Rhein are half timber design. The buildings that weren't destroyed in the war are so old that they seem to have tilted a bit over the years.  

The waterfront, where one could catch a boat ride, was peaceful and serene. The river looked very clean unlike what we had seen at other points of the Rhine.  

When Hack suggested we take a look at the back alleys I was glad to follow with my camera in tow. This is where I found delightful scenes that we would have missed had we just walked the main street and the river front.

Main Street

Beautiful frescoe building on the pedestrian zone.

People live in the upper stories of these magnificent old buildings.

Signs that never go out of style.

I would love this in our yard.

The art of beautiful flower boxes.

The Rhine River

Art work on a building along the river.

Back Alleys

I love to find and photograph cool old doors.

The people who live here have a way of displaying things that is unique.

This seems like a bit of modern art in all the antiquity.

These shutters are the only blue color I saw in all of our walk.

Half timber architecture.

Just old and wonderful texture.

A simple bright spot of beauty on a door.

This looks like a happy place.

If a flower box looks gorgeous, I will probably take a photo of it.  Couldn't resist this one.