Good to know
- Tickets
- Free for some viewpoints. Fees apply for boats and Schloss Laufen platform.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Best time
- June to August for highest water levels
- Getting there
- Train to Neuhausen am Rheinfall station then a 10 minute walk
Itineraries with Rhine Falls
Rhine Falls is on day 5
Day 5 of Zurich in 5 Days
The Rhine Falls
How Rhine Falls fits into a day.- 10:00Rhine FallsNeuhausen am Rheinfall
- 14:00Stein am RheinStein am Rhein
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Rhine Falls questions
How far is Rhine Falls from Zurich?
The site lies 40 kilometres north of Zurich. Trains take about 40 minutes.
Is there an entry fee for Rhine Falls?
Main paths and some viewpoints are free. Paid access covers boats and certain platforms.
Can you visit Rhine Falls in winter?
Yes. Water flow is lower but paths stay open and crowds are smaller.
