Impressive natural spectacle
The region offers many different experiences: Experience history in the Historama and follow the impressive natural spectacle up close from different angles and be inspired.
Great views along the water
Standing on one of the viewing platforms opens up new perspectives. Just beneath you, the roaring water thunders over the Rhine Falls cliffs, the spray foams and you hear the thundering and rumbling of Europe’s largest waterfall. The Belvedere viewing platform is conveniently reached along the panoramic trail (wheelchair and stroller accessible). The Känzeli and Fischnetz viewing platforms, however, are only accessible via steps. Our tip: take the panoramic lift to return to the visitor centre. The view from the lift is extraordinary.
Around Schloss Laufen
Evening light spectacle
The rock in the middle of the falls is the highlight of the Rhine Falls, which is illuminated every day after sunset (not during full moon and the following day). Let yourself bewitched by the magic of the Rhine Falls.
Restaurant Specials
Information about our restaurant specials can be found on the corresponding subpage.
Historama
Schloss Laufen and the Rhine Falls share a long history. Visit the castle exhibition: awaiting you in eleven rooms – spread over two floors – is a fascinating journey in image and sound through the romantic and belle époque eras to the present. Tip: combine the Historama and other Rhine Falls attractions with a visit to our restaurant.
Grand Tour of Switzerland
Further highlights along the Zurich and Schaffhausen region legs of the tour.
The journey is the goal on the Grand Tour of Switzerland. This route will lead you 1,000 miles through four language regions, over five Alpine passes, to eleven UNESCO World Heritage Sites as well as two biospheres and along 22 lakes.
This tour provides a concentrated insight into Switzerland, with exquisite scenic views and cultural jewels. Further information about the Grand Tour of Switzerland can be found here.
Photo Spots
The Rhine Falls are featured as one of the most beautiful viewpoints amongst the Photo Spots on the Grand Tour of Switzerland. The photo frame is located on the Belvedere viewing platform. Share your best photos with us and your friends!
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Around the Rhine Falls
Boat trips
A trip to the Rhine Falls cliffs, a round trip around the basin or a leisurely cruise to Rheinau – simply unforgettable experiences. Tickets can be obtained exclusively at the Schloss Laufen and Schlössli Wörth boat docking stations.
Boat trip at the Rhine Falls
Boat trip along the “Rhine Amazon”
Tours
Learn interesting facts about the grandiose natural spectacle – vividly and authentically told by a tourism professional from the Schaffhausen region.
Smilestones - Miniature world at the Rhine Falls
Small but mighty! The miniature world at the Rhine Falls!
Adults and children will find mountains up to 6 meters high, castles and palaces, rivers and fields in the impressive miniature world of Smilestones on more than 250 square meters of layout area. Around 23,000 miniature people live in their miniature wonderland with 12,000 little trees, over 100 trains in H0 gauge and many self-driving cars. Embedded in Swiss destinations such as the Alpstein region, the Bernese Oberland or the Rhine Falls, there is much to marvel at and smile about. The modeled landscape resembles a three-dimensional hidden object picture, full of many small scenes with funny details. Binoculars are ready for exciting voyages of discovery. Over 50 action buttons liven up the miniature world even more.
Directly above the Rhine Falls, indoor, air-conditioned and open all year round.
Rhyality Immersive Art Hall
Step inside. Immerse yourself.
In our immersive shows, we take you on a journey through fantastic visual worlds, to magical places and create a completely new, breathtaking experience of moving images using 28 projectors and 90 speakers.
Rhyality Immersive Art Hall
Rhyfall-Express
Enjoy a nostalgic ride on the Rhyfall Express from the Rhine Falls to the Schaffhausen boat landing (connection to the URH boat service) or vice versa. Duration each way: Approx. 20 minutes.
Train stop: Approx. 50 meters from the Rhine Falls Info Shop (Schaffhausen side of the Rhine Falls).
Adventure Park Rhine Falls
Adventure seekers and enthusiasts alike will get their fill at Switzerland’s largest high rope park with a view of the Rhine Falls.
Wine hike - from the Rhine Falls to the wine land
Discover the beauty of the region on a unique wine hike. From the impressive Rhine Falls, the trail leads through picturesque landscapes to the charming wine land. Enjoy nature, culture and exquisite wines in harmonious combination.
Tourist information
The Rhine Falls and the historical Schloss Laufen: this is where international flair and a down-to-earth atmosphere come together. Zurich Airport is 47 km away and you can also conveniently reach Europe’s largest waterfall by train. It is just a four-minute walk to the visitor centre from the Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall train station, or take the glass lift.
