Schaffhausen · Neuhausen · nature
Rhine Falls
Powerful Rhine water, cliffside platforms and castles near Schaffhausen.
Best timeYear-round
Time needed2–4 hours
Getting thereTrain to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall or Neuhausen Rheinfall
Why go
The Rhine Falls spread across the river below Schaffhausen, with paths and viewing platforms on both banks. Schloss Laufen gives close access to the water; Neuhausen provides broad frontal views. Boats operate seasonally and connect visitors with the central rock when conditions allow.
Big natural drama within an easy train ride from Zurich.
What to see
- ↗ Schloss Laufen platforms
- ↗ Central rock boat
- ↗ Schaffhausen old town
See the landscape
Destination facts reviewed using official Switzerland Tourism information. Switzerland Tourism ↗