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    Elise B.

    The parking lot is at the top, then you walk down the steps or can take the elevator down to the bottom of the falls. At the bottom you can buy tickets to ride the boats- either up to the falls or across the river. Definitely ride the boat up to the falls - you can feel how powerful the falls are the closer you get. And you also might get a little misted while on the boat.

    Rheinfall, Switzerland
    Jason H.

    Stunning!!! While on a business trip in Germany, I had a weekend to kill. Literally by pulling up Google Maps on my phone, I looked for nearby places to explore over the weekend. Within a 2 hour drive from my location, I came across Rheinfall. The 2 hour drive was incredible. Driving through the Black Forest of Germany and the hills of Germany and Switzerland is absolutely breathtaking nature at it's finest. Periodically driving through small European Towns/Villages that really add incredible color to the journey. Then I arrived to Rhinefall..... The first thing you notice is the uptick in traffic. Not hateful, but it's definitely a more touristy area. While looking for parking, I did notices that there is at least one public lot that you can reserve in advance and additional lots that are a little farther away. I did choose the farthest public lot, which was the closest non-reservation public lot, and parked there. I cannot recall the pricing. It was a bit of a walk, but a pretty nature walk. There is a path that will lead you right to the river so you can walk along the river to the Rheinfall viewing areas. The waterfalls of Rheinfall are gorgeous. Now, this isn't Niagara Falls, in size, but it truly is beautiful. There are plenty of paths, stairways and bridges to get you to various parts of the falls. Please note that there are a lot of stairs if you're looking to really explore here. A lot of walking, in general, but a lot of stairs to get everywhere. All worth it because every angle and location gives you a perspective equal or more beautiful than the last. They do have 15 and 30 minute boat tours that take you to the foot of the falls. I did not choose to do this, but I did look into it and they looked quite affordable. These boat rides are constantly going back-and-forth. There are typically no less than 6 of these boats shuttling tourists to-and-from the falls to the dock. The main reason that I did not opt in for the ride, although I really wanted to, is because of the wait. The queue for the boats is hidden in a covered area. Once you purchase your tickets, you make the walk to the queue area and find yourself in a long snaking line. On the particular day that I was visiting, the temperatures were excessively hot and humid and it was not how I wanted to spend the day. There are public restrooms, cafe's with food, drinks and ice cream and places to sit while you're visiting. It's a great place to make a half-day or day excursion out of. Would I go back? I may go back some day, but I'm glad I did get to see it. Though I may not go back, I would absolutely recommend it. I would recommend not going when it's incredibly hot and humid though, because there really is no escape from the heat. But, that beautiful crystal blue cold water looks awfully tempting to jump into.

    Sara C.

    If you are anywhere near the Rhine River, you absolutely must do a boat tour to the waterfalls/Rheinfall! The boat ride from the loading platform to the falls is not a super long one, but it is full of gorgeous sites, like the impossibly blue water beneath you, the Lauren Castle that overlooks the falls, and the mist coming off the falls that makes little rainbows. Once you get up to the falls, it's awe inspiring how powerful they are. You can't even hear the person standing next to you - and you probably don't want to even talk to anyone and zone out, looking at the waterfalls. You'll get pretty damp/wet when you get close to the mist and splash of the falls so if that is a concern for you, definitely wear a hat and bring a poncho! You definitely will not regret the 20 CHF boat ride once you return from the trip, having seen some of the most beautiful falls in Europe.

    Roger P.

    Rheinfall is an impressive waterfall and is claimed to be the largest in Europe! But it's a little deceiving because it's not particularly tall, but I think it's largest in terms of water volume. And when we went, Switzerland had a series of major storms so there was even more than usual. From Zurich HB, take the S9 all the way to Neuhausen Rheinfall, about 50 minutes total. Pro-tip, sit on the right side of the train and you'll get some impressive views of the falls in the final 5 minutes of the train ride. From the station, there are a couple of ways to explore the area but we went down a series of two elevators and walked down a hill until we were on the opposite side of the falls. On a clear, sunny day, the falls just look incredible and we lingered around here to take lots of pictures. As you continue along the water, you'll eventually hit a couple of shops, restaurants, and Schloss Wörth (castle). We crossed to the other side on a boat and from there, we walked along the Platform Trails until we reached the top of Schloss Laufen (another castle). For 5 CHF, you can access the Platform Trail, which hits a series of viewing platforms that get you up close to the water. And from here, you could really feel the power of the falls. It's hard to talk to people because of the thundering noise and if you stand there long enough, you'll get soaked from the spray. Lots of good photo ops too! Overall, I had a great time walking around but sadly, it was cut short by a thunderstorm. I'd love to come back and explore the surrounding areas more!

    Michelle N.

    Such a beautiful landmark, and extremely impressive when you're up close to the falls! We took public transportation to get to Rheinfall, and it was pretty easy to navigate once we got off the stop. There's a series of elevators to take you down to the ground level, and you walk a bit around the waters to get to shops and the boat tours. You can choose to take a boat that goes right next to the falls, and if so, be prepared to get wet! We took another boat that drops us off at the cliffside, where you can do a small hike up to the viewpoint right next to the falls. It's so much different being up close, where you can barely hear each other speak because of how strong the water is! There's a cute photo op at the top of the cliff as well. At the base of the falls and at the top, there are souvenir shops for you to memorialize your visit!

    Jennifer D.

    Absolutely beautiful place to spend a nice day. We weren't really sure which side of the falls to drive to so we randomly chose a side based on available parking. We parked at the Rheinfall Touristen Parkplatz and walked over to the falls. There is plenty of parking on this side. One thing to note if you're driving this way, you will most likely be passing through Germany. Make sure to have your passport on you if you are stopped by border control. There are tour boats available from either side of the Rhine River. We chose to take the blue line which is the shortest and cheapest tour. We were able to book same day. I skipped the long lines at the ticket booths and just ordered from my phone while we were walking around. It's a 15 minute boat ride that brings you up close to the falls. There are several other tours that are longer and one even stops at the little island near the falls. For us, the 15 minute tour was just enough time. Aside from the boat tours you can visit the castle or just walk around and enjoy the weather. There is a playground for kids and plenty of food around. We also watched people getting in the river with floats and kayaks from this side. I highly recommend a visit to this area.

    Michael B.

    This is a majestic waterfall and the largest in Europe! It's the best day trip from Zürich and probably worth your time to visit anywhere near the area. Visit on a weekday to avoid the huge crowds that visit on weekends. The north side of the bank has a free hiking trail, viewing platforms, and a ferry ride you can pay for which will take you to a rock island right by the falls. The entire area is extremely developed but in a mostly tasteful way that doesn't dustrupt the natural beauty very much. You can a train to or from Zürich on either bank of the river. Avoid buying food around the falls because all the prices are crazy inflated.

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    Alexander H.

    One of the classic sights in Switzerland. Been here many times. But it's always worth a trip and every time an impressive sight....even not being among the world's biggest falls, it's in the European Top 3. 600 m³/s water drops on average in summer 23m down. From the South Side you can get really close, but as a whole, you can get a good view from the northern side in Neuhausen, where you can park easy and walk along the river on the Rheinfallquai and cross the bridge to the other side. Depending on the season and the rain in the past few days the falls carry more or less water. Of course it's best if you catch it when lots of water flow through the Rhein river. Take a boat across the river for different views or catch one that goes to the Rheinfelsen in the middle of the falls. Not for folks who get seasick easy.

    Robyn P.

    The Rhine Falls ( Or Rheinfalls) is located in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and is the most powerful waterfall in Europe. There are a multitude of ways to see the falls- we selected the easiest, which was also free: to just view from dock where the store is. For more adventurous people, there are a plethora of different boats that go varying distances to the fall. The boat that goes right up to the falls also lets passengers off to climb to the top of the rock that is situated right in the middle of the falls. This is an extremely popular attraction in Switzerland, and I can see why. It's breathtakingly beautiful, and the water is the bluest of any water I have ever seen.

    Our baby checking out the falls!
    Daira R.

    Wow so beautiful!! Popped through while on a tour and we were brought by and walked the trail. The waterfall was so cool!! We could feel little sprays of the water up on the trail, so be careful - it could be a little slippery. We even got to bring our dog with us, which was nice that we didn't have to leave her behind or not get to explore. We opted to not take the boats down to the bottom, we didn't have a change of clothes and we would have gotten super wet. I loved the crepe cart that is at the top of the trail. I was so so hungry and it was the perfect treat. Also stopped by the gift shop and picked up and over priced shot glass and I'm not even mad about it!

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    Jeremy S.

    Rheinfall is absolutely gorgeous and really is a breathtaking experience. If you've been to Niagara Falls, this place is essentially a smaller version of Niagara with much cleaner and fresher air. The water is actually very clean and clear, so clear that you can actually see the fish swimming upstream in their natural environment. The falls themselves are a beautiful sight and the amount of water flowing through here is absolutely astonishing. There are a couple restaurants nearby that are gorgeous and you actually can either take a small boy to the center or walk up directly next to the falls to see them up close. Overall, this is one of those gorgeous places on earth that you must experience if given the opportunity. Pros- Picturesque Views for days... Fresh/clean air Clear water Restaurants nearby Castle overlooking falls Scenic Nice walking areas nearby Cons- Pay for parking A bit off the beaten path

    Entrance to Rhinefall is picture perfect.
    Ana W.

    Nature is incredible! Worth the trip to see Switzerland's and Europe's largest waterfall. Tickets weren't very expensive at all, you walk the path down (so lots of stairs to come back up) and there's a main platform where you can see all the waterfall. There is an elevator but it doesn't take you all the way down so you'll still need to take part of the stairs. Keep that in mind if you have senior citizens with you. There's a gift shop at the entrance and a hotel inside which might be open seasonally. Also during the summer, you can take a boat tour that takes you up close to the falls.

    Mike G.

    Fantastic half-day trip, it is not the biggest fall I have ever seen, but it is still fantastic to get up and close to see the power of mother nature. Highly recommended if you are in Zurich and looking for something to do

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    Rhyfall Mändli - Red Line

    Rhyfall Mändli

    5.0(1 review)
    0.1 km

    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.

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    Schaffhausen - Fountain in City Centre Schaffhausen

    Schaffhausen

    5.0(2 reviews)
    3.9 km

    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!

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