Which side is better in Rhine Falls?

We suggest the south side of the river, where you walk on stairs very close to the falls.



When visiting the Rhine Falls in Switzerland, choosing the "better" side depends on whether you value proximity or a panoramic view. Most experts recommend the Southern Bank (Schloss Laufen) as the superior choice for first-time visitors. This side requires a small entrance fee (approx. 5 CHF) but provides access to the "Belvedere" and "Känzeli" platforms, which extend directly over the rushing water, allowing you to get close enough to feel the spray. It also includes a visit to the historic Laufen Castle. Conversely, the Northern Bank (Schlössli Wörth) is free to enter and offers a much wider, "postcard-perfect" view of the entire 150-meter-wide waterfall against the backdrop of the castle. The Northern side features a long, flat promenade ideal for families with strollers and is the main hub for the iconic boat tours. For the ultimate 2026 experience, many travelers take the train to the Schloss Laufen station, explore the platforms, and then walk across the railway bridge to the Northern side to catch a boat and see the falls from both perspectives.

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Hi The easiest way to reach the Rhine Falls is taking a train to either the station called 'Neuhausen Rheinfall' or 'Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall' on the other side of the river. Both stations are located right next to the falls.

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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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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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The falls are located on the High Rhine at Neuhausen am Rheinfall Village and just below Schaffhausen in the north of Switzerland. The Rhine's waters flow at the rate of 23 meters over a breadth of 150 meters.

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The most beautiful section of the Rhine Valley is the Upper-Middle Rhine Valley, between Koblenz and Bingen. This section of the Rhine valley is often called the Rhine Gorge or the Romantic Rhine Valley, and is known as one of Europe's most picturesque landscapes, and it's not hard to see why!

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The falls are located on the High Rhine on the border between the cantons of Schaffhausen (SH) and Zürich (ZH), between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall (SH) and Laufen-Uhwiesen/Dachsen (ZH), next to the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland.

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