To stand high above Europe's largest waterfall, feeling the roar and vibration of the water over one's entire body - this can be experienced at the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen. By ship one can reach castles, the Rhine Falls Basin and even the mighty rock in the midst of the waterfall. Due to tectonic shifts in the Ice Age, the Rhine River was forced into a new riverbed over 15, years ago.
The Rhine Falls came into being at the transition point where hard chalk turned into soft gravel. Over a breadth of meters, several hundred cubic meters of water rush into the depths at the rate of 23 meters per second. In the middle of it all stands a mighty rock that has withstood the elements for a thousand years. The rock can be reached on a circular tour of the Rhine Falls, during which one can observe the natural spectacle from up close. Virtually in the middle of the waterfall, visitors stand on platforms that jut out and partially hover over the Rhine.
The Schloss Laufen complex has sported an added sparkle since March In addition to the new visitors' centre, a children's playground and the "Historama" interactive exhibition about the Rhine Falls have been opened. The new adventure trail with its dual lift system and the Belvedere Trail make for easy access to the magnificent Rhine Falls.
Experience the Rhine Falls with almost all your senses or would you rather take a boat trip downstream along one of the Rhine's most beautiful river landscapes? The No. Loud thundering and roaring is guaranteed at Europe's largest waterfall, where the water plunges some 23 metres into the depths. In the midst of this natural spectacle, you have the unique opportunity to climb the Mittelfelsen.
It is not quite so easy to reach, but it is really worth it, because the giant is something very special. Each of the boat trips is unique and unforgettable. Reduced combined offer: public transport and leisure time also for existing tickets for The Rhine Falls. Schaffhauserland Tourismus Vordergasse 73 Schaffhausen Switzerland. Learn more. Neuhausen am Rheinfall. Intro To stand high above Europe's largest waterfall, feeling the roar and vibration of the water over one's entire body - this can be experienced at the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen.
