Rhine Falls, Waterfall in Schaffhausen, Switzerland
The Rhine Falls spreads across 150 meters in width and drops 23 meters, creating a continuous flow between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zürich.
The waterfall emerged during the last ice age between 14,000 and 17,000 years ago when glacial erosion shaped the resistant rock formations.
The north bank of Rhine Falls contained a medieval iron smelting facility that operated as an industrial center until the middle of the 1800s.
Visitors can reach the falls through two railway stations, Neuhausen Rheinfall or Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall, with large parking areas on both sides.
The water volume fluctuates seasonally from 250 cubic meters per second during winter months to 600 cubic meters per second in summer periods.
Location: Canton of Zürich
Location: Canton of Schaffhausen
Elevation above the sea: 369 m
Height: 23 m
Width: 1,500 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Part of: Rhine
Address: 8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland 8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Website: http://rheinfall.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.67783,8.61533
Latest update: June 27, 2025 07:54
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