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Discover the magical Rhine Falls
The Rhine Falls is the largest plain waterfall in Europe. The falls are located on the High Rhine between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen, near the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland, between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zürich. They are 150 m wide and 23 m high.
Tumbling from a height of 75 feet over a 450-foot stretch of rock, the mighty Rhine Falls are the largest waterfalls in Europe.
Located just outside the medieval town of Schaffhausen, the Rhine Falls make a popular day trip from Zurich and standing at the foot of the falls is one of the country's dramatic sights, with an average 21,000 cubic feet of water plummeting into the Rhine river basin each second.
There are a number of ways to get a view of the falls, including strategic viewing platforms overlooking the main falls and a bridge linking the north and south banks.
The medieval castle of Schoss Laufen also offers breathtaking views over the thundering falls, but the most hair-raising way to experience the power of the Rhine falls is to take a boat ride and cruise through the rapids.
• Tours to the Rhine Falls
Combine nature and city culture on the Zurich Super Saver 2 tour, and enjoy two best-selling tours at a discounted price. Start the morning with a coach trip to the stunning Rhine Falls waterfalls, before an afternoon tour around Zurich's top city attractions. For an ultimate day out in Zurich, add-on a third tour and shop for world-famous Swiss chocolates at the Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet Shop. Travel by air-conditioned coach to Northern Switzerland to see the beautiful Rhine Falls - Europe's largest waterfall. Capture stunning photographs of the cascading water and natural beauty of the area, or embark on an optional boat trip for an unforgettable experience …
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