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From Zürich, Stein am Rhein and Rhine Falls


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Spend the afternoon in northern Switzerland on a half-day trip from Zurich. Travel through charming villages, visit Europe's largest waterfall, and the medieval village of Stein am Rhein.


Laufen Castle



Travel out of Zürich for a scenic tour through dramatic natural landscapes and historic landmarks. Come across quaint villages and vast vineyards, and take the lift to the Rhine Falls.
Depart Zürich and journey towards the Swiss/German border of northern Switzerland. Travel through a beautiful wine-growing region of charming farming villages and picturesque landscapes en route to Laufen.

See the splendid medieval castle of Schloss Laufen and the mighty Rhine Falls and experience Europe's biggest waterfall. Get unique views from the panoramic lift and discover what it looks like when an average of 700,000 liters of water per second plunges into the basin below.
If you are feeling adventurous, take the optional boat ride and experience the falls from below. Continue via Schaffhausen with its famous Munot Fortress. Soak up the views of the gently rolling vineyards and farming villages en route to Stein am Rhein.
Upon arrival, learn about the well-preserved old town during a stroll. See distinctive medieval buildings such as the church and former monastery of St. George's Abbey.
Look at the half-timber frame townhouses, along with the city gates and towers, the Town Hall, and the Armory. Admire the delicate wooden window frames of many of the buildings and marvel at their exceptional frescoes.



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Duration 5 hours

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English, German

from € 79.76 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • Starting location:
  • Best of Switzerland Tours AG
  • Bus / coach
  • (75 minutes)
  • Rhine Falls
  • Visit, Free time
  • Rhine Falls
  • Boat cruise
  • Optional, Extra fee
  • Bus / coach
  • (25 minutes)
  • Stein am Rhein
  • Visit, Free time
  • Bus / coach
  • (70 minutes)
  • Arrive back at:
  • Best of Switzerland Tours AG
  • Main stop
  • Other stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Feel the roar of Europe's biggest waterfall at Schloss Laufen
  • Learn the medieval history of Stein am Rhein
  • Drive through a spectacular landscape of farming villages and picturesque vineyards
  • Includes
  • Tour with multilingual guide
  • Transportation in air-conditioned bus
  • Entry to the Rhine Falls
  • Entry to Laufen Castle
  • Guided walk through Stein am Rhein
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional boat ride from April to October (CHF 10 per adult / CHF 5 per child; payable on the spot and subject to availability)
  • Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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