The Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen is Europe’s largest waterfall by volume, with the Rhine dropping over a 150-meter-wide ledge at up to 600 cubic meters per second. The boat ride to the central rock standing in the middle of the falls is the signature experience. 50 minutes north of Zurich by train; combine with Schaffhausen’s painted-facade old town for a half-day trip. Falls viewpoints free; boat to central rock approximately CHF 5-10. Best in May-June at peak snowmelt.
waterfall in Zurich
Rhine Falls
Also known as Rheinfall
The Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen is Europe's largest waterfall by volume, with the Rhine dropping over a 150-meter-wide, 23-meter-high ledge and generating up to 600 cubic meters of water per second at peak flow. The scale is more impressive in person than photographs suggest.
- Type
- waterfall
- Destination
- Zurich
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Address
- 8212 Zurich
- Coordinates
- 47.6777, 8.6151
- Official website
- Visit website