Information about the Rhine Falls
The Rhine Falls are accessible around the clock, 365 days a year.
The Rhine Falls are in principle freely accessible 365 days a year around the clock.
Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Schlössli Wörth
No entrance fee to the Rhine Falls at Schlössli Wörth
Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall
Entrance per person CHF 5.00 per person. Included in the ticket price: access to the Historama and the viewing platforms.
Children 6 - 15 years CHF 3.00
For groups from 15 to 29 persons, CHF 3.00 per person.
For groups with more than 30 persons, CHF 2.00 per person.
Tickets for visitors in a wheelchair, with a pram and groups of 15 or more are only available in the Visitor Centre.
free parking from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. (exept P4)
Payment in euros is possible.
Cars up to 2.90 m
CHF 5.00 until 1 hour, CHF 2.00 each additional hour
Coaches/buses and motorhomes from 2.90 m
CHF 40.00 until 1 hour CHF 10.00 each additional hour
Short Time Parking Neuhausen am Rheinfall (Coach Parking Burgunwiese)
Upon entering the coach park, the driver will receive a ticket at the gate. The driver will park the coach on the short term parking Neuhausen am Rheinfall P1/2 lot to let off the passengers. The fee of CHF 15.00 must be paid at the booth within 15 minutes. A receipt will be issued. The driver then takes the vehicle to the car park „Burgunwiese“ in Neuhausen am Rheinfall (about 5 minutes’ drive), where he can park for free and without time restriction, using the receipt as a parking ticket. After the visit to the Rhine Falls the passengers will be picked up. Another CHF 15.00 must be paid for the pickup. Thus, coach companies can park by the Rhine Falls for an entire day for a total fee of CHF 30.00.
Electric filling station Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall
Location: Car park Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall, by the Visitor Centre.
Four electric charging stations, each with two charging spaces for vehicles. Including a rapid charging station. At the rapid charging station, electric cars can be charged with up to 80 kilowatts in 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the vehicle type, which is sufficient for a range of some 200 kilometres.
free parking from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. (exept P4)
Payment in euros is possible.
Cars up to 2.90 m
CHF 5.00 until 1 hour, CHF 2.00 each additional hour
Coaches/buses and motorhomes from 2.90 m
CHF 40.00 until 1 hour CHF 10.00 each additional hour
Short Time Parking Neuhausen am Rheinfall (Coach Parking Burgunwiese)
Upon entering the coach park, the driver will receive a ticket at the gate. The driver will park the coach on the short term parking Neuhausen am Rheinfall P1/2 lot to let off the passengers. The fee of CHF 15.00 must be paid at the booth within 15 minutes. A receipt will be issued. The driver then takes the vehicle to the car park „Burgunwiese“ in Neuhausen am Rheinfall (about 5 minutes’ drive), where he can park for free and without time restriction, using the receipt as a parking ticket. After the visit to the Rhine Falls the passengers will be picked up. Another CHF 15.00 must be paid for the pickup. Thus, coach companies can park by the Rhine Falls for an entire day for a total fee of CHF 30.00.
Electric filling station Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall
Location: Car park Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall, by the Visitor Centre.
Four electric charging stations, each with two charging spaces for vehicles. Including a rapid charging station. At the rapid charging station, electric cars can be charged with up to 80 kilowatts in 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the vehicle type, which is sufficient for a range of some 200 kilometres.
Frequently asked questions and answers
Northern banks, Neuhausen am Rheinfall/Schaffhausen
Easily accessible by car. Disabled people with disability identification can drive right down to the Rhine Falls basin (separate parking spaces available).
Access is possible via the train station «Neuhausen Rheinfall», which is barrier-free. Ab elevator leads from the railway station down to the Rhine Falls basin.
Wheelchair lift to the pier and ramp to boats available. Please book in advance.
Southern banks with Schloss Laufen, Dachsen/Zurich
Easily accessible by car. Access to the Panorama Trail by lift during operating hours.
No steps at entrances on the castle grounds.
Panorama lift
Panorama Trail and observation deck «Belvedere»
Historama
Visitor centre and restaurant (with toilets suitable for wheelchair users)
No disabled access to the Rhine Falls basin and the shipping pier
Arrival via the railway station «Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall» possible. Maximum 20 cm difference in height between platform and train. Passengers in wheelchairs can register in advance via the Contact Center Handicap and receive personal boarding and alighting assistance with a mobile ramp. Access from the station to the panorama lift and visitor centre, without any steps (tickets for visitors in wheelchairs or with prams are exclusively available at the visitor centre).
Dogs are allowed on the entire Rhine Falls site.
Boat trips at the Rhine Falls
Rock experience (1, yellow line): no dogs allowed
Ferry tour (2, red line): Dogs allowed on a lead
Small round trip (4, blue line): Dogs allowed on a lead
Audio guide (5, pink line): Dogs allowed on a lead
Round trip (3A, green line): Dogs allowed on a lead
Grand tour (3B, orange line): Dogs on a lead
Payment in euros is possible.
Exchange rates may vary. Change can be given in CHF or EUR.
There is no boat service between Schaffhausen and the Rhine Falls.
The alternatives are:
Rhyfall Express
Hiking trails
Train or bus
In Switzerland, a vignette is compulsory on national roads (motorways and roads with green signs). This costs CHF 40.00 and is available from post offices, most petrol stations and garages, TCS offices and road traffic offices. Vignettes are also available at motorway petrol stations near the border. E-vignettes can also be purchased. You can find the information here.
If you are travelling on the A81, the vignette requirement applies from the D/CH border in Thayngen.
Lockers are available at the Info Shop at the Rhine Falls.
There are no motorhome and camping pitches for overnight stays directly at the Rhine Falls. Here you will find offers in the region:
Offers in the Schaffhausen region
Offers in the Winterthur region
Here you will find the Illumination plan.
Facts & Figures
Practical information - here you will find the most important information and answers about the Rhine Falls.
