Rhine Falls
Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland
Europe’s most powerful waterfall by volume, 23 m high and 150 m wide. Platforms below Laufen Castle reach almost into the spray, and boats run out to the rock in the middle.
The Rhine Falls at Neuhausen am Rheinfall in the canton of Schaffhausen are about 150 metres wide and drop more than 23 metres. MySwitzerland calls them Europe's largest waterfall. Some platforms extend partly into the Rhine, so you stand almost in the middle of the falls, and a boat runs out to the big rock in the centre.
Admission to Laufen Castle (according to freizeit.ch, as of May 2026, adults CHF 5, children aged 6 to 15 CHF 3) covers the Historama, the panorama path and the viewing platforms. The path leads to the Belvedere; the Känzeli and Fischetz platforms are reached by stairs, and a lift brings you back. The 30-minute boat trip costs from CHF 10. The season given (29 March to 19 October) refers to 2025; current times are on schiffmaendli.ch.
By car the car parks P1 to P4 are available, and after 6 pm parking is free except at P4. By train you walk to the falls from Neuhausen, Neuhausen Rheinfall or Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall station; bus 1 runs from Schaffhausen.
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- Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland
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- GPS
- 47.6779, 8.6155
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping SchaffhausenCampsite3 km from Rhine FallsTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Schwimmbad Jestetten mit CampingplatzCampsite5 km from Rhine FallsTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsNo dogs
- RässenwiesCampsite10 km from Rhine FallsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Wohnmobilstellplätz RüdlingenMotorhome stopover11 km from Rhine Falls · 5 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- JohannihofCampsite12 km from Rhine FallsTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- JohannihofCampsite12 km from Rhine FallsTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Rhine Falls?
Rhine Falls is in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, at GPS 47.6779, 8.6155. It is about 6 km from Büsingen am Hochrhein.
Can you camp near Rhine Falls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Am Rheinfall, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 53 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Rhine Falls?
Rhine Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rhine Falls to the Säntis.
What is there to see near Rhine Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Stein am Rhein Old Town (18 km), Reichenau Island (34 km), Titisee (43 km) and Mainau Island (43 km).
When is the best time to visit Rhine Falls?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)