Rhyfall Mändli is a boat service that operates along Rhine Falls. And they have a ton of different…read moreoptions, depending on what you're in the mood for. You can either buy tickets ahead of time to secure a spot or buy it in-person day-of. Depending on which line you're going for, it might be better to just buy day-of for flexibility because there are no refunds if you buy online. We took the Red Line which is a boat service between Schloss Wörth and Schloss Laufen. It's the quickest way to get to the other side and we bought it in-person for 3 CHF each. I think this might have been a group discount because online says it's for 6 CHF. This is one of the instances where buying in-person is fine. The boat goes every 15 minutes so it shouldn't be too hard getting a spot. What we really wanted to do was the Yellow Line because it takes you right up to the falls and you can get off on a rock in the middle of the falls. Seems like a pretty impressive experience but because of all the storms, the water levels were too dangerous for the boat to get close so the service was suspended. An alternative is the Blue Line which is more of a tour of the falls but it doesn't get you as close as the Yellow. The Yellow Line is best booked ahead of time online because of its popularity. A great activity which also can serve as a means of transportation. Two birds with one stone! I'd love to come back and get to the middle of the falls for some unique views.

Did a day trip from Zurich to the Rhine Falls and the drive alone was peak Switzerland! All the…read moretiny villages, flower boxes, cows living better than most of us. Then you hear the falls before you see them. The Rhine River catapults itself over the rocks with insane force and a lot of volume! Rhine Falls are considered Europe's largest waterfall by water volume, with about 600 cubic meters of water crashing through every second in summer. Its nature on surround sound. The river starts in the Swiss Alps and eventually flows through 6 countries before reaching the North Sea. Then it runs over these rocks right here! You can get ridiculously close to the falls too, which is equal parts amazing and my phone is in danger alert. If you're into waterfalls, highly recommend!

The boat ride and walking paths at Rheinfall are absolutely worth doing and really complete the…read moreexperience. Walking along the paths lets you take in the power and scale of the falls from different angles--there are plenty of viewing platforms, and the sound and mist make it feel incredibly dramatic and immersive. The paths are well maintained, clearly marked, and easy to follow, with lots of great photo spots along the way. The boat ride is the real highlight. Getting out on the water and feeling the force of the falls up close is both thrilling and unforgettable. You get a completely different perspective from the river, and it's amazing how close the boats take you while still feeling safe. The most fun part is you get a little wet.

As an American dreaming of a European town, Schaffhausen captures my dreams exactly. The…read morearchitecture, the urban-meets-countryside feel, plus all of the small shops and restaurants run in the common area. It's a perfect space to venture into surroundings completely new. During my visit, I enjoyed the following: - Drinks and pizza at Theatre Restaurant - Handmade pasta and ravioli from a local shop - Crepes - Handmade chocolates from a local shop - Hiked up the Munot - Rheinfalls - Walked along the Rhein - Falken Bier The town center is absolutely gorgeous, and it's often to find some tent vendors set up on the weekend near the fountains. Day or night, I felt safe wandering the streets of Schaffhausen alone as a young, female tourist. One thing I did encounter is that the older generation of Schaffhausen folk only speak German. Of course, this is only an issue for me, who speaks only English and just a little German. Still, hand gestures and pictures were good enough to get me by. If you're looking for that majestic, European getaway, you'll find it nestled in Schaffhausen.

One of my favorite spots in Switzerland. Just a heads up, I'm writing this review on the entire…read morearea. Not only the castle, but the waterfall, and boating nearby. This is exactly how I would imagine a quaint little European town. There's a train that comes in not far from here in Schaffhausen and it's only about a km walk to the waterfall. While you're hear, I highly recommend stopping by and taking the boat ride. There is a "rock" in the middle of the water that you can climb. It seems a little scary, but you'll get the most breath taking experience from his point. There's also another castle nearby that is a great way to kill an afternoon. I really loved exploring all the little nooks. Although the waterfall was definitely more fun, it's a pleasant mix. Highly recommend it!

This museum is located within the former Benedictine monastery of Allerheilgen. We visited this…read moreduring the recent MuseumNacht 2012 event. Walking through the museum is a unique experience, in that they have done an amazing job of mixing several different types of museum into one. You get to experience the history of the monastery, the Schaffhasuen area, fossils found within Switzerland, and art (just to name a few of the highlights). This museum is much larger than it appears on the outside. Very well done. The museum is done 100% in German, but they provide books with some translations in French and English. However, not everything is translated. Only the key important exhibits are translated in the book.

Very interesting museum. Everything in German, but one can ask for an English translation book,…read morewhich has most of the important information in English. At the time I visited, the three main (permanent?) themes were the history of the industry of Schaffhausen, religion and pre-historic things. The (temporary?) theme was South American pre-history, which was small, but a nice added touch. The personnel were friendly.