Rhine Falls The Largest Falls in Switzerland

Rhine Falls, Europe's Largest Waterfall in Switzerland

     Still about nature tourism, you can visit one of the beautiful waterfalls in Switzerland, namely Rhina Falls. This waterfall is a popular tourist attraction in Switzerland's Schaffhausen.

Rhina Falls is 150 meters wide and 23 meters high. In July, this waterfall level will be at the highest level.

There are lots of things to do in Rhine Falls. This waterfall, which has been around for 15,000 years, is the largest in Switzerland as well as in all of Europe.

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Rhina Falls is Europe's largest waterfall. The natural scenery is very beautiful, of course, attracts tourists. Especially when you visit in July where this waterfall is at its highest level.

The interesting thing is that you can approach the waterfall directly by boarding a tour boat, you can even climb a small coral island that towers over the middle of the river to enjoy the scenery around Rhina Falls.

To get to the coral island, you need about 20-30 minutes, it depends on whether or not there are crowded visitors, because to go up to the coral island you have to take turns, because the space is limited.

But for tourists who want to take their children to climb the coral island, they don't have to worry, because this place is equipped with stairs complete with handles that are safe for children.

Things to do in Rhina Falls

Rhine Falls Switzerland has an alluring attraction that makes many tourists want to visit. Not only from the view, you can also try many things, including:

1. Down the river by canoe

2. Exploring the waterfall by boat

3. Fireworks show and water illusion at night

4. Playgrounds

5. See almost all of the Rhine Falls from the viewpoint

6. Cycling around Rhine Falls

There is also a picnic area complete with benches near the waterfall, a fireplace that can be used for barbecue, and all other picnic equipment

Around Rhine Falls there are also many good inns and places to eat. You can visit Laufen Castle next to the waterfall.

Best Time to Visit the Rhine Falls

The best time to visit the Rhine Falls is April – October, because of the good weather and large water discharge. Rhine Falls is open daily from 09:00 – 18:00, only for facilities such as boats. While the fireworks display and other areas such as picnics until 12 o'clock in the evening.

Rhine Falls Zurich location is in Rheinfallquai, 8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, Laufen Castle is also nearby. It's about 46KM from Zurich, you can take a car or train for 45-60 minutes.

Rhine Falls is perfect for you travelers who want quality time with family, couples or solo travel. Rhine WaterFalls weather in spring, summer and fall is not very cold. In addition, the cost is still standard when compared to other European countries.