Rhine Falls Tour from Zurich
Duration
4 hours
Cancellation
Free cancellation 24hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Make your way to the meeting point
By 8:30 AMArrive independently at Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station (Limmatstrasse 2), a short walk from Zurich HB main train station.
Departure from Zurich
8:45 AMBoard the coach and set off through the Swiss countryside, passing vineyards and farming villages on the way north.
Arrive at Laufen Castle and Rhine Falls
Approx. 1 hourReach the medieval Laufen Castle perched above the falls and begin an hour of free exploration at your own pace.
Panoramic lift and Belvedere trail
Included in free timeRide the lift to the upper viewpoint, then follow the Belvedere trail to the platform directly above the falls.
Historama exhibition
Included in free timeStep inside Laufen Castle to visit the Historama, an exhibition tracing the Rhine Falls' natural and human history.
Return via Schaffhausen and Germany
Return legThe coach passes through the town of Schaffhausen — home to the striking Munot Fortress — before a short stretch through Germany on the way back to Zurich.
Arrival back in Zurich
By 12:00 PMReturn to the original meeting point in central Zurich, with the rest of your day ahead of you.
Meeting point
Limmatstrasse 2, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland (Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station)
Arrive at Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station by 8:30 AM — it is a short walk from Zurich HB (main train station). The tour departs at 8:45 AM sharp; late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
What to bring
- Valid passport (required for the return leg through Germany)
- Mobile or printed ticket
- Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes