Laufen Castle, Medieval castle at Rhine Falls, Switzerland
The stone castle stands on a rocky elevation directly above the Rhine Falls, presenting views of Europe's largest waterfall from multiple viewing platforms.
First documented in 858, the castle served as the residence of the Barons of Laufen before being acquired by the city of Zurich in 1544.
The Historama exhibition inside the castle walls reveals the development of the region through artifacts and displays spanning over 1000 years.
The castle features a glass panoramic elevator, wheelchair-accessible walkways, and direct access from the Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall train station below.
The castle structure incorporates a railway tunnel underneath its foundations, with trains stopping at a dedicated station beneath the castle walls.
Location: Laufen-Uhwiesen
Part of: list of cultural properties in Laufen-Uhwiesen
Address: Rheinfallweg, Laufen 8447
Website: https://schlosslaufen.ch/de
GPS coordinates: 47.67670,8.61500
Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:00
Baden-Württemberg offers a wide range of destinations beyond the usual routes. The region includes medieval castle ruins such as Hohentwiel, Hohenbaden, and Yburg, medieval monasteries like Maulbronn and Alpirsbach, and palaces such as Lichtenstein and Weikersheim. Geological formations shape the landscape: the Blautopf displays a karst spring with distinctive water color, the Wutach Gorge cuts through limestone layers, and Wimsen Cave lies in the Danube Valley. Numerous waterfalls including Urach Falls and Menzenschwand Falls complement the natural offerings. The region combines historical and contemporary elements. The Wildline suspension bridge spans the Enz Valley, the Rottweil Test Tower serves as an elevator testing facility and viewing platform, and the historic Sauschwänzlebahn railway runs on a track featuring loops and tunnels. Parks such as Hohenheim Gardens and Rosenstein Park offer botanical collections. The market square in Freudenstadt displays typical Black Forest architecture, and the Neubulach Silver Mine provides insights into historic mining operations. These destinations allow detailed exploration of the region's nature, history, and engineering.
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