Rhine Falls

Near Schaffhausen, Zurich, Switzerland

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Rhine Falls, located near Schaffhausen on the border of the Swiss cantons of Zurich and Schaffhausen, is the largest and most powerful waterfall in Europe.

The falls are about 150 meters wide and 23 meters high, with huge volumes of water plunging over the rocks of the Rhine River, creating a spectacular natural display. Formed during the last Ice Age around 15,000 years ago, the waterfall is one of Switzerland’s most famous natural attractions. Visitors can admire the falls from viewing platforms, riverside trails, and boat tours that travel close to the cascading water and even to a large rock in the middle of the falls.

Known for its dramatic scenery and immense water flow, Rhine Falls attracts more than a million visitors each year and offers one of the most memorable nature experiences in Switzerland.