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Rhine Falls – Europe's Biggest Waterfall
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From $70.09 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Feel the roar and vibration of the spectacular Rhine Falls, Europe’s biggest waterfall, on a morning excursion from Zurich! Drive through gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages to the medieval Laufen Castle and experience the unique spectacle of nature on panoramic trails, a glazed lift, and various viewing platforms.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Europe's biggest waterfalls
- Entrance to the Rhine Falls at the Castle Laufen
- Belvedere panoramic trail, Historama museum, viewing platform, and panoramic elevator
- Optional boat ride in the Rhine basin (Apr to Oct)
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Drive through picturesque landscape with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages to reach the splendid medieval Laufen Castle for the highlight of this morning tour: the mighty Rhine Falls! Enjoy about one hour at leisure to explore Europe’s biggest waterfall, which is one of Switzerland’s major tourist attractions. Delight in unique views from the panoramic lift and see how an average of 700,000 litres of water per second plunge across a width of 150 meters into the basin below. Take a short stroll on the Belvedere panoramic trail to a viewing platform right above the falls, where you feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters. Top off your visit with an optional boat ride (summer only) to get as close to the falls as possible – a truly memorable experience! Visit the Historama exhibition at the mighty castle and learn more about the historical significance of the site. On the return journey, you pass the picturesque town of Schaffhausen with its towering Munot Fortress dating back to the 16th century. Continue through Germany for a short stretch before you arrive back in the city centre of Zurich.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Zurich
Sightseeing at Rhine Falls.
Continued
Zurich
Sightseeing at Laufen Castle (Switzerland).
Continued
Zurich
Sightseeing at Munot.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Rhine Falls, Laufen Castle, Historama Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide Transportation in a comfortable coach with AC Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Not Included
Optional boat ride CHF 12 per adult / CHF 8 per child (April to October, subject to availability, to be paid on site by credit card or in cash) Meals and drinks Personal expenses
Restrictions
A passport is mandatory for the return journey from the Rhine Falls via Germany to Zurich.
Meeting & Pickup
Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station near Zurich's main train station (Zurich HB). Address: Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station, Limmatstrasse 2, 8005 Zurich We kindly ask you to check in at the counter labeled with “Best of Switzerland Tours” at least 15 minutes before departure.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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