Day Trip From Zürich to Rhine Falls & Laufen Castle
Duration
3 hrs 45 mins
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Guided tour
Transfers available
Set out on a half-day adventure from Zurich to the fairytale-like Laufen Castle and the thunderous Rhine Falls.
Travel in comfort on a scenic coach ride, with stories and insights from your multilingual guide.
Take in jaw-dropping views from glass lifts and trails, where the roar of Europe’s biggest waterfall surrounds you.
In summer, upgrade with an optional boat ride that glides you right into the spray at the base of the falls.
Wander through Laufen Castle’s Historama exhibition, tracing a thousand years of history tied to the Rhine.
On your return, admire the charming town of Schaffhausen, crowned by the striking 16th-century Munot Fortress before looping briefly through Germany back to Zurich
English-or Spanish-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers in an AC coach
Guided tour of Rhine Falls & Laufen Castle
Access to Historama exhibition at Laufen Castle
Panoramic lift access at Rhine Falls
Access to Belvedere viewing platform above Rhine Falls
Boat ride at Rhine Falls
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Start point
Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station
49 min50 km
1. Rhine Falls
Spend about an hour exploring the mighty cascade where 700,000 litres of water thunder over a 150-meter cliff every second. Ride the panoramic glass lift, stroll the Belvedere Trail to a viewing platform above the falls, and in summer, choose an optional boat ride to get thrillingly close to the spray.
2 hr 2 min113 km
2. Laufen Castle
43 min47 km
End point
Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station
Your ending point would be same as your start point
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Leonides Q
SoloVerified booking
5/5
3 days ago
It was so exciting—the boat ride was a unique experience. The boat captain was extremely experienced, and the guide was energetic and friendly the whole time. It was unforgettable.
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Naomi D
FamilyVerified booking
5/5
2 weeks ago
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Vidya B
GroupVerified booking
5/5
Jul 2026
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Liana A
GroupVerified booking
5/5
Jul 2026
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Venkata T
FamilyVerified booking
3/5
Jun 2026
What to bring
Valid photo ID
What's not allowed
Pets
Food and drinks
Additional information
Bring your passport for the return journey from Rhine Falls via Germany back to Zurich.
You can also avail of the Rhine basin boat ride (Apr–Oct, subject to availability) available for CHF 12 per adult and CHF 8 per child, payable on the spot. It is not automatically included in this experience.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.