The Rhine Falls
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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 15,000 years ago. The Rhine Falls came into being at the transition point where hard chalk turned into soft gravel. Over a breadth of 150 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 castles of Wörth and Laufen can be reached by river boat, and very daring visitors can rent canoes.
The Schloss Laufen complex has sported an added sparkle since March 2010. 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.
Boat trip along the 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.1 Yellow Line Rock Cruise is without a doubt the highlight at the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen.
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.
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Contact
Schaffhauserland Tourismus
Vordergasse 73
8200
Schaffhausen
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)52 632 40 20
info@schaffhauserland.ch
schaffhauserland.ch
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