This situation brought about a higher standard of living and prosperity compared to the rest of Germany.

The border crossing into Switzerland is located to the east of town along Schaffhauserstraße leading to Neuhausen am Rheinfall.

Jestetten is one of only two Swiss operated stations located entirely within Germany, the other being Lottstetten.

Until December 2010 a third station was stil in operation, namely Altenburg-Rheinau, located in Altenburg, part of Jestetten, close to the border with Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, however despite protests from the German authorities, the station was closed by the Swiss due to low passenger numbers.

[3][4][5] None of the lines running to or through Jestetten have a direct rail connection to the German railway network.