Rhine Waterfalls + Stein am Rhein Day Trip

Want to explore northern Switzerland? On this tour from Zurich, we'll admire the famous Rhine Waterfalls and visit the picturesque town of Stein am Rhein.

Tour Details

At the specified time, we'll meet at the Sihlquai bus station parking lot and head to northern Switzerland. Our first stop will be Laufen Castle, where we will tour the castle and see the Historama exhibition. From the castle, we'll enjoy views of the Rhine Falls.

You will have approximately one hour free to admire the falls, which can be viewed from the castle's panoramic lift or from the Belvedere path leading to a viewing platform above the falls. A boat trip is available at your own expense, but this is only available between April and October.

Next, we will visit Schaffhausen to see the exterior of the Munot Fortress before continuing to the medieval village of Stein am Rhein.

In Stein am Rhein, we will have a walking tour through the old town, noting frescoes on building facades, including the Haus zum Weissen Adler. After the guided tour, you can explore the town at your leisure before we return to Zurich, concluding this 5 hour and 15 minute tour.

Rhine Falls Boat Trip

If weather permits, an optional boat trip to the Rhine Falls is available. The ticket prices are 10CHF for adults, 5CHF for children aged 6 to 15, and free for children under 6. Note that the boat entrance is not accessible for prams or individuals with reduced mobility.