How to reach the Rhine Falls by walking, by cycling
From the train station Schaffhausen via Neustadt down to the Rhine River heading in direction of the Rhine Falls
(by bicycle 15 minutes, by walking 1 1/4 h)

How to reach the Rhine Falls by car
The routes to the Rhine Falls are clearly indicated (main route is A 4).

Parking facilities
On the following map the main parking facilities in Neuhausen and at the Rhine Falls are shown.

Shopping facilities
In the Town of Neuhausen there are various shops for daily requirements as well as specialities. Souvenirs, maps and special literature about the Rhine Falls are also available at the Rhine Falls.

Autobahnvignette (road tax ticket)
If you stay on the roads marked with blue signs, you will reach the Rhine Falls without being charged with a road tax, called Autobahnvignette.

 

 

Actual map

Historical map

Info for travellers by train: Trains from Zürich - Winterthur - Schaffhausen stop regularly at the small station, which is located next to the medieval castle ‘Schloss Laufen’ on the hilltop. From there easy access is provided to the famous Falls.


Coming from Germany or Austria by car or by train you can easily find the routes to the Rhine Falls.


Bicycle trips around the Rhine Falls area are very popular. The cycle routes are well indicated and are heading in different directions like to Basel via Klettgau or to Winterthur via Weinland.