Half-Day Trip to the Rhine Falls and Laufen Castle
Description
This trip takes you to Northern Switzerland, a beautiful wine-growing region with charming farming villages. After paying a visit to the medieval Laufen Castle, visitors enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Belvedere panoramic trail to the Känzeli viewing platform, which lies directly over the largest waterfall in Europe.
Here on average 600,000 liters of water per second thunder down over the rocks into the 150m (500ft) wide basin. During the summer season, it is also possible to take a short boat trip in the swirling water in the falls basin (surcharge: adults CHF 12, children CHF 8). Access to boat dock: natural path and stairs > not suitable for people with limited mobility and strollers.
The spectacular view from the panoramic lift and a visit to the Historama exhibition round off the tour before crossing the German border (passports required) via Schaffhausen and heading back to Zurich.
Meeting point
Bus Station Zürich, Sihlquai. More information on Google Maps.
More information
Cancellation policy
If the reservation is cancelled, modified or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Payment policy
The total payment of the reservation is required at the time of booking.
Language
Live guided: English, Spanish
Important Information
Return journey via Germany - passport required!
Summary
This trip goes to the largest waterfall in Europe, the Rhine Falls, and Laufen Castle, near the Swiss-German border.
Dates
- April 2026 – October 2026: 8:30 a.m., daily
- November 2026 – March 2027: 8:30 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays
Duration
4 h
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