Day Trips

Day Trip From Zürich to Rhine Falls & Laufen Castle

4.5/5(905)

Khuraman Z

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

I loved everything about this tour. My friend and I went on it together. We traveled in a comfortable bus. We had a very friendly guide who provided us with interesting information throughout the entire trip.When we arrived at the waterfall, we were offered a boat ride, and we agreed. We approached the waterfall by boat. It was unforgettable. The water spray reached us, and everyone had a great time.We also visited an exhibition in an old 16th-century castle. The castle is very well-preserved. It was very informative. The tour was very interesting and not at all tiring. My friend and I were very satisfied. Thank you to all the organizers.

Leonides Q

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks 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.

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 min
50 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 min
113 km
2. Laufen Castle
43 min
47 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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What our guests say
Khuraman Z
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
I loved everything about this tour. My friend and I went on it together. We traveled in a comfortable bus. We had a very friendly guide who provided us with interesting information throughout the entire trip.When we arrived at the waterfall, we were offered a boat ride, and we agreed. We approached the waterfall by boat. It was unforgettable. The water spray reached us, and everyone had a great time.We also visited an exhibition in an old 16th-century castle. The castle is very well-preserved. It was very informative. The tour was very interesting and not at all tiring. My friend and I were very satisfied. Thank you to all the organizers.
Leonides Q
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks 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.
Naomi D
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Vidya B
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Liana A
Group
Verified booking
Jul 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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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.