A board conveniently placed at the Rhine Falls has information all about the Rhine Falls and surrounding area.

Characteristics of the Falls
Divided by several hard rocks the Rhine Falls are a set of three falls, called the Schaffhauser Falls, the Zürcher Falls and the Mühle Falls. The borderline of the two counties Schaffhausen (right riverside) und Zürich (left riversi-de) runs through the midst of the cataracts and river. The Rhine Falls belong to the type of cataracts, which change very little by erosion.

The oldest representation
In 1544 a woodcutting, made by Sebastian Münster, was published in a paper called ‘Cosmographia universa-lis’. It is declared as the oldest representation of the Rhine Falls.

Width of the Rhine Falls
490 ft / 150 m

Height of the Rhine Falls
80 ft / 25 m

Volume of flow
The average flow of water is 26’450 cubic ft/sec. In 1965 the maximum flow of water was 44’000 cubic ft/sec and in 1921 the minimum flow of water was 3350 cubic ft/sec.

Map
There is a map showing the shortest route to the Rhine Falls, the surrounding area and the parking facilities.

Bicycle routes around the Rhine Falls and surrounding area
Several routes lead to the Rhine Falls - just follow the sign for bicycle lanes!

Hotels and restaurants in the surrounding area
There are varieties of lodging, dining and shopping facilities near the Rhine Falls.
Restaurants by the river offer special fish-dishes.

The boat trip to the rock in the midst of the cataracts
While visiting the greatest Water Falls in Europe you should not miss taking a boat trip to the rock right into the middle of the cataracts - it is an unforgettable experience.

The boat trip to Rheinau
A boat trip on the Rhine River to Rheinau gives you the possibility to visit the marvellous baroque church and monastery.

The fireworks on the Rhine Falls
On the Swiss National Day (1st August) there is a spectacular display of fire works right above the famous Wa-ter Falls, attracting thousands of visitors every year.

Art and culture
Do you know about the extraordinary drawings, paintings and engravings? Here we show you a small selection of them.

External links about the Rhine Falls
On this page you will find more information concerning the theme ‘around the Rhine Falls’.

Transport
Whether you visit the famous Water Falls by bus, train, bicycle, walking or by car, a map will help you to find the best route to reach the Rhine Falls. 

The medieval castle Schloss Laufen
On the hilltop above the cataracts the medieval castle Schloss Laufen offers facilities such as dining, refreshments and shopping. It is accessable by car with parking nearby.

Restaurant Park
Situated at the Rhine Falls basin the Restaurant Park is recommended for excellent dining and has a shop with a wide range of souvenirs and maps.

Restaurant Schlössli Wörth
Situated opposite the cataracts, just at the basin of the Rhine Falls, the Restaurant Schlössli Wörth offers excellent menues, take-aways and souvenirs.

The surrounding area
…there is definitely more to see and experience… such as boat trips to Schaffhausen, Rheinau, Stein am Rhein, Lake of Constance… trips to the countryside with its lovely vineyards and forests… shopping in the pedestrian mall in Schaffhausen or in the historical picturesque Stein am Rhein… or just enjoying a relaxing walking trail through wonderful parkland.

Contacts / tourist information
On this page you will find contacts providing tourist-related information (tourist office, ticket office for boat trips, link to the page for comments and feedback). We would very much appreciate your opinion about our homepage, so please let us know as soon as possible.