The Zurich Short List for Families, 10 of 12
The Zurich Short List for Families, 10 of 12: Rhine Falls
Rhine Falls
Day TripDachsen
Area
Dachsen
Good for
3–14
Cost
Free, or from CHF 3
Setting
Outdoor
Updated
Oct 23, 2026
What you need to know
- Free side and paid side: the Neuhausen bank by Schlössli Wörth costs nothing, while the Schloss Laufen side charges for its platforms and the Historama
- Steep, narrow stairs lead down to the viewing platforms, with elevators in only some places
- Stroller and wheelchair tickets for Schloss Laufen are sold only at the visitor center, not online
About
Rhine Falls is the most powerful waterfall in Europe, 150 meters wide and 23 meters high. From Schloss Laufen castle, a footpath and steep, narrow stairs lead past the thundering water to the Fischetz viewing platform.
Boats cross the basin and run out to the rock in the middle of the falls, which visitors can climb. A riverside path loops around the whole basin.
OutdoorHas WaterEnglish Friendly
Free, or from CHF 3
Free from the Neuhausen side (Schlössli Wörth). Schloss Laufen side: CHF 5 adults, CHF 3 ages 6-15, including the Historama and viewing platforms.
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Location
Rhine Falls
Areal Schloss Laufen, 8447 Dachsen, Switzerland
