Travel through picturesque landscape with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages to reach the splendid medieval Castle Laufen, settled directly above the falls. A beautiful, short stroll on the Belvedere panoramic trail takes you to the viewing platform right above the falls where you feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters. Delight in unique views of Europe's biggest waterfalls from the panoramic lift and see how an average of 700'000 liters of water per second plunge across a width of 150 meters into the basin below. Take an optional boat ride (summer only) close to the falls. Visit the Historama at the patriarchal castle to learn more about the interesting history of this unique place.Pass by the picturesque town of Schaffhausen with its well-known Munot Fortress from the 16th century.
Switzerland · Geological Wonders
Rhinefalls (Private Tour)
The journey
- 01 Private half-day tour to the Rhine Falls from Zürich
- 02 Scenic drive through vineyards and charming farming villages
- 03 Visit medieval Castle Laufen above Europe’s biggest waterfalls
- 04 Walk the Belvedere panoramic trail to the viewing platform
- 05 Feel the spray and roar of the falls up close
- 06 Optional boat ride near the falls in summer
- 07 Visit the Historama to learn the site’s history
- 08 Pass by Schaffhausen and the 16th-century Munot Fortress
Discover the power and beauty of the Rhine Falls on this private half-day journey from Zürich. Travel through Northern Switzerland’s scenic countryside of vineyards and farming villages before arriving at Castle Laufen, dramatically perched above Europe’s biggest waterfalls.
Enjoy a short walk along the Belvedere panoramic trail to the viewing platform, where you can feel the spray and hear the thunder of the rushing water. Take in sweeping views from the panoramic lift, learn about the site’s history at the Historama, and, in summer, choose to add an optional boat ride close to the falls. You’ll also pass the charming town of Schaffhausen and its famous 16th-century Munot Fortress.
Delight in unique views of Europe's biggest waterfalls from the panoramic lift and see how an average of 700'000 liters of water per second plunge across a width of 150 meters into the basin below.
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- Professional Driver Guide
- Transportation in one of the latest luxury Mercedes Benz car models
- Castle Laufen
- Entrance tickets to the waterfalls
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- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- We can pick you up anywhere in this city. Please let us know where you wish to be picked up and we will collect you there.
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