Rhine Falls Schaffhausen with Boat Tour to the Rock Private Tour from Zürich
Visit the old town of Schaffhausen and stay along Europe's largest plain waterfall: The Rhine falls. Enjoy a one hour train ride to Schaffhausen and visit the old town. After a short walk around, we'll continue to Laufen and will visit the castle located at the Rhine water falls. On a walking path, we stay closed at the waterfall and enjoy a boat ride to "the rock", a sightseeing platform in the middle of the waterfall.
Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Zurich HB, Bahnhofpl., 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
You will start the tour with the 45 minutes train ride to North-East Switzerland to the city of Schaffhausen.
Stop At: Altstadt Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen 8200 Switzerland
The old town has many fine Renaissance era buildings decorated with exterior frescos and sculpture, as well as the old canton fortress
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Laufen, Laufen am Rheinfall, Dachsen Switzerland
You arrive at the castle Laufen, which is overlooking the Rhine Falls. The castle now serves as a tourist attraction, and contains a restaurant and a youth hostel. You will visit the exhibition about the importance of the Rhine river in former times.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rhine Falls, Rheinfallquai, Neuhausen am Rheinfall 8212 Switzerland
From the castle, a walkway will take you to several scenic spots closed to the Rhine waterfalls. Enjoy stunning views of the waterflow, before boarding the boat, which takes you to the other side of the shore.
From the castle "Wörth", you will have two different tours on by boat: The first one takes you as closed as possible to the waterfall for spectacular views. The second boat tour will lead you to "the rock", the scenic platform accessible by stairs in the middle of the waterfall.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Schloessli Woerth, Rheinfallquai 30, Neuhausen am Rheinfall 8212 Switzerland
After your boat tours, you have time to spend on the shore along the castle "Wörth", just to enjoy the view and to relax along the waterfall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Schloss Laufen, Laufen am Rheinfall, Dachsen Switzerland
You return from one to the other side of the shore by boat, before returning to the Laufen castle. From there, you will board the train heading back to Zürich, where the tour ends.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
"a minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"children must be accompagnied by an adult"
"tour not wheelchair accessible"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
Start Time:
9:30 AM
Duration: 6 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Zurich Airport, Zurich 8058 Switzerland
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.