Nature/Hiking

Rhine Falls

A 23-metre waterfall on the Rhine at Neuhausen am Rheinfall, with two ways to see it: a free basin at Schlössli Wörth, or a ticket through Schloss Laufen to the viewing platforms.

Typical visit
Ages
Booking
Price
Schloss Laufen with the Historama, Panoramaweg and viewing platforms: adults CHF 5.00, children aged 6-15 CHF 3.00.
Free access
The Rhine Falls basin at Schlössli Wörth is free to visit.
Opening hours
The Rhine Falls is accessible around the clock, 365 days a year.
Food
Snacks on the riverbank, plus a restaurant with a sun terrace.
Toilets
Accessible toilets at the visitor centre and the restaurant.
Getting there
Take the train to the station 'Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall'.
Walking distance
From Neuhausen Rheinfall station it is about 8 minutes on foot.
OUR FAMILY ASSESSMENT

Family Intelligence

Rhine Falls is a waterfall on the Rhine at Neuhausen am Rheinfall, and a visit comes down to choosing a side. The Rhine Falls basin at Schlössli Wörth costs nothing to reach. The other way in is through Schloss Laufen, where one ticket covers the castle with its Historama, the Panoramaweg path and the viewing platforms.

Food works at two speeds: snacks by the riverbank, or a restaurant with a sun terrace when the family needs to sit down properly.

The one thing to plan for is the pushchair. Schloss Laufen tickets for visitors with a pushchair are sold only at the visitor centre, so if you are bringing one, head there first rather than going straight to the path.

On the Schloss Laufen side, a lift runs to the Panoramaweg during operating hours, and the castle grounds have step-free access.

Family FAQ

How much does Rhine Falls cost?

Schloss Laufen with the Historama, Panoramaweg and viewing platforms: adults CHF 5.00, children aged 6-15 CHF 3.00.

What are the opening hours of Rhine Falls?

The Rhine Falls is accessible around the clock, 365 days a year.

Where are the toilets at Rhine Falls?

Accessible toilets at the visitor centre and the restaurant.

Why kids will love it

A waterfall is a sight children understand straight away, and here they get it from more than one angle: from the basin at Schlössli Wörth, and from the Panoramaweg and viewing platforms at Schloss Laufen. Because the basin is free, a family can see the falls first and decide afterwards whether the platforms are worth the ticket.

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