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Day Trip From Zürich to Rhine Falls & Laufen Castle
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Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 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 vieiwng platform above Rhine Falls
  • Boat ride at Rhine Falls
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

  • Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

  • Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

Meeting Point

  • Meet your tour guide at the Sihlquai Coach Parking (or Bus Terminal)

  • This is located close to Zürich’s main train station

  • You'll find a white ticket office marked “Best of Switzerland Tours” or “City Tours & Excursions”

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Bring your passport for the return journey from Rhine Falls via Germany back to Zurich. You can also avail 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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