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, which borders Germany.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Sihlquai bus station parking lot and head to the north of Switzerland. The landscapes in this region will be memorable.

Our first stop will be at Laufen Castle. Visitors can tour the castle to see the Historama exhibition and enjoy views of the Rhine Falls, a major natural attraction.

You'll have approximately one hour free to admire the waterfalls, accessible via the castle's panoramic lift. Alternatively, you can take a walk along the Belvedere path to a viewing platform above the falls. An optional boat trip is available for an additional cost, but this is only offered between April and October.

After enjoying the scenery, we will continue to the town of Schaffhausen to see the exterior of the Munot Fortress, before moving to the medieval village of Stein am Rhein.

In Stein am Rhein, there's a walking tour through the old town to view the frescoes on the buildings, including the Haus zum Weissen Adler, which features the main Renaissance mural painting in Switzerland.

After the guided tour, you can relax and explore the center at your leisure. We will return to the meeting point in 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. The boat entrance is not accessible for prams or individuals with reduced mobility.