Large fireworks display
After dark at around 9:45 pm, it's «Fire on the rocks» on 31 July. The Rhine Falls offer a magnificent spectacle and magical moments as they are magnificently illuminated in different colours. Firework bouquets and light effects enchant the largest waterfall in Europe and offer you a unique and unforgettable experience.
Important information
A large number of visitors are expected. Fireworks visitors are therefore advised to arrive early by public transport. Catering stands will provide culinary delights directly on the Rheinfallquai and on the grounds of Schloss Laufen. The fireworks can be admired free of charge. Around 10,000 visitors are expected to enjoy this unique show. For safety reasons, no people are allowed on the Laufenwiese during the fireworks display. The Laufenwiese will therefore be closed off in advance and will not be accessible. It is also forbidden to set off private fireworks at the Rhine Falls.
Access to the Rhine Falls basin via Laufengasse and/or the elevators will be closed off from Industrieplatz when visitor numbers are high or, at the latest, starting at 7:00 p.m. The train station platform is not permitted for use as a viewing platform.
We look forward to your visit!
Due to the large number of visitors, it is recommended to arrive early on foot, by bike or by public transport.
By Train
Before and after the fireworks at the Rhine Falls, SBB and its partners will provide additional capacity. You can find all connections in the online schedule or in the SBB Mobile app.
The following train stations are available for your arrival and departure:
To/from Schaffhausen, Jeststetten, and Bülach, Zurich: «Neuhausen Rheinfall»
To/from Schaffhausen, Erzingen: «Neuhausen Badischer Bahnhof» to/from Erzingen.
To/from Schaffhausen, Winterthur: «Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall»
By bus
Please note that due to increased traffic, VBSH bus routes are rerouted starting at 10:00 p.m. and do not pass through Neuhausen Zentrum.
For the return trip from the Neuhausen side, we recommend using the train connections from the «Neuhausen Rheinfall» or «Neuhausen Badischer Bahnhof» stations
Purchasing Public Transportation Tickets
Buy your return ticket on your outbound trip or purchase it conveniently online on your smartphone.
Validity of the Deutschland-Ticket
The Deutschland-Ticket is valid for cross-border travel on the following routes:
Rhyhas Line Singen–Schaffhausen
S-Bahn Schaffhausen–Erzingen (S64, «Neuhausen Badischer Bahnhof» stop)
Schaffhausen–Lottstetten section (S65, S9, RE «Neuhausen Rheinfall» stop)
Return
There may be delays after the fireworks. We appreciate your understanding and ask for your patience. Visitors heading toward Neuhausen Center who are not leaving by train are asked to take Haldenweg or Rheinfallstrasse on their way back. The platform at the «Neuhausen Rheinfall» stop is reserved exclusively for train passengers. By doing so, you’ll help ensure a smooth flow of people and avoid long wait times at the station entrance.
In Neuhausen am Rheinfall, a flat-rate parking fee of CHF 10 (CHF 50 for coaches) will be charged in the Rhine Falls car parks P1 / P2 (Kurvenparkplatz), P3 (Nohlparkplatz), P4 (Fischeräckerparkplatz), on the Burgunwiese and on the SIG site from 5 pm on 31 July.
A flat-rate parking fee of CHF 10 (CHF 50 for coaches) will also be charged for the car parking at Schloss Laufen, as of 5 pm.
