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Where is the beautiful waterfall in Switzerland?

1. Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen. With a height of nearly 300 meters, Staubbach Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Switzerland; dropping into the Lütschine River. It is an extremely stunning waterfall located above the scenic village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland.



Switzerland is home to thousands of spectacular waterfalls, but the most famous and accessible is the Staubbach Falls in the village of Lauterbrunnen. Located in the Bernese Oberland region, this waterfall plunges nearly 300 meters from a sheer limestone cliff, often turning into a misty spray before reaching the valley floor; it served as the inspiration for Goethe's poetry. Another iconic site is the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen in the north, which holds the title of Europe's largest waterfall by volume of water. For a truly unique experience, you can visit the Trümmelbach Falls, also in Lauterbrunnen, which are a series of ten glacial waterfalls hidden inside the mountain and accessible by a tunnel lift. If you are a Sherlock Holmes fan, the Reichenbach Falls in Meiringen is a must-see, as it is the site of the fictional detective's final struggle with Moriarty. Finally, the Giessbach Falls near Brienz offer a stunning multi-tiered cascade that flows directly into Lake Brienz, complete with a historic grand hotel nearby that provides a fairy-tale viewing platform for visitors.

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#3 STAUBBACHFALL The 297-metre-high waterfall is the landmark of Lauterbrunnen - and the highest free-falling waterfall in Switzerland. Because of the frequent thermals, the water is sprayed in all directions, which gave the waterfall its name. During the high season it is illuminated.

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Europe's biggest waterfall is in Switzerland. Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen fascinates visitors with its great water volume. The Rhine Falls provides a magnificent spectacle.

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Access to the Rhine Falls site is subject to a entrance fee. Admission to the castle with Historama, Panoramaweg and access to the viewing platforms costs CHF 5.00 per person. Tickets for visitors in wheelchairs, with prams and groups of 15 or more are available exclusively at the Schloss Laufen Visitor Centre.

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It's equally wonderful to take in the falls with snow surrounding them in the winter as it is to visit in the summer. I've been there in April, June and July and have enjoyed myself every time. I'd still suggest Summer as the best time, preferably May to July to get the best views.

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