Rhine Falls Schaffhausen with Boat Tour to the Rock Private Tour from Zürich


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Departs: Zurich, Zurich

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Overview

On a short train ride from Zürich to Schaffhausen, you arrive in the mediaeval town of Schaffhausen, the northernmost city in Switzerland. Walk through the old town with its painted facades of the guild houses from Baroque times. You continue the tour to the castle Laufen, where you visit the interactive exhibition about the Rhine Falls. On the adventure trail along Europe’s largest waterfall, you feel the force and vibration of the water before exploring the boat tours. First, cross the river to the other bank on calm water. The second boat tour will take you safely and as close as possible to the mighty waters of the Rhine Falls and the basin. The third tour will take you to “the rock”, the rock in the midst of waterfalls to stand above the waterfalls. After so much adventure, things will get quieter again with a walk along the shore before crossing back to the castle. By train you will travel through a lovely vineyard area back to Zürich.


What's Included

all taxes, fees and handling charges

entrance fee for castle Laufen

private tourguide for your own party

three different boat rides at Rhine waterfalls

What's Not Included

food and drinks

personal expenses during the tour


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 5
  • CHILD: Age: 6 - 15
  • ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

  • children must be accompagnied by an adult
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • children must be accompagnied by an adult
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

You will start the tour with the 45 minutes train ride to North-East Switzerland to the city of Schaffhausen.

• Admission Ticket Free

Altstadt Schaffhausen
The old town has many fine Renaissance era buildings decorated with exterior frescos and sculpture, as well as the old canton fortress

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Schloss Laufen
You arrive at the castle Laufen, which is overlooking the Rhine Falls. The castle now serves as a tourist attraction, and contains a restaurant and a youth hostel. You will visit the exhibition about the importance of the Rhine river in former times.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rhine Falls
From the castle, a walkway will take you to several scenic spots closed to the Rhine waterfalls. Enjoy stunning views of the waterflow, before boarding the boat, which takes you to the other side of the shore.

From the castle "Wörth", you will have two different tours on by boat: The first one takes you as closed as possible to the waterfall for spectacular views. The second boat tour will lead you to "the rock", the scenic platform accessible by stairs in the middle of the waterfall.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Schloessli Woerth
After your boat tours, you have time to spend on the shore along the castle "Wörth", just to enjoy the view and to relax along the waterfall.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

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gianni_di_battista, 17-08-2021
The Rhine Falls (Rheinfall in German), also known as Schaffhausen Falls, are the largest waterfalls in Europe.
They are located in the upper part of the River Rhine, a short distance from the city of Schaffhausen in the north of Switzerland, near the German border.
Spettacolare
Carlo A, 09-08-2022
Davvero spettacolare. Ci siamo stati l'8 agosto in una bella giornata calda ed è stato bellissimo e rilassante. Consigliato a tutti. Un po' caro per noi italiani sia il cibo che il parcheggio, ma ne vale davvero la pena. Se siete in Svizzera non perdetevi le cascate più d'Europa
Imposant
Meikel S, 31-10-2022
Schon Imposant was da so an Wasser runterkommt und schoen ist es hier auch.Wer will kann mit einem Boot bis an die Wasserfaelle oder in der mitte aussteigen und eine Plattform hochlaufen, steht man mittendrin. Wer was anbietet weiss ich nicht also gut schauen.
Vom Parkplatz aus kann man bis zur Burg hochlaufen wer will, Parkplatz nur mit Schweizer Franken oder eins zu eins mit Euro, passend bezahlen Wechselgeld kein Euro sondern Schweizer Franken!!!
Imponenti
Orazione73, 20-08-2022
Imponenti cascate situate nei pressi di Neuhausen am Rheinfall, pare che siano le più estese d’Europa con una larghezza superiore ai cento metri per un’altezza di circa 23. Si parcheggia comodamente l’auto negli spazi riservati poco prima dell’ingresso (il biglietto costa 5 euro) che si raggiunge a piedi in pochi minuti. Una scala porta fino al livello dell’acqua da dove si possono prendere dei battelli a pagamento; a disposizione ci sono diverse combinazioni di tour con prezzi diversi. Altrimenti è possibile aggirare le cascate attraversando il ponte pedonale e facendo solo il giro a piedi. Nei pressi ci sono un paio di ristoranti non proprio economici. Conviene visitarle d’estate, quando la portata dell’acqua è al massimo, possibilmente in un giorno feriale. Il paesaggio circostante purtroppo non è dei migliori a causa dei numerosi palazzi costruiti nella città vicina.
La fuerza de la naturaleza vista de cerca
Mayte S, 08-08-2022
La visita merece la pena. Resulta impactante la fuerza de la naturaleza. Se puede ver gratuitamente o bien pagan una entrada de 5 euros pero que merece la pena.
Nosotros fuimos en coche y seguimos las indicaciones en la carretera para acceder...las cuales te llevan a la entrada para turistas..como no. En esa orilla tienes párking y una oficina para comprar tickets. El ticket te permite ver la cascada desde la parte más impactante y casi tocas la cascada. Merece la pena. Si no quieres pagar ...puedes verlas igualmente y cruzar la pasarela a la otra orilla. También hay pequeños barcos que te acercan a la cascada. Tienen 3 itinerarios y en función del tiempo y cuánto te acerquen a la cascada, tarifas diferentes. Muy orientado al turismo aunque luego salen rutas de ahí rutas de senderismo a lo largo de la orilla. Muy




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