Schaffhausen & Rhine Falls without taking boats

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A traveler named kargee is planning a visit to Schaffhausen to see the Rhine Falls and is looking for advice on viewing the falls without taking boats. They also want to know about other attractions in the area.

Key takeaways:
  • You can view the Rhine Falls on foot without taking boats; check out the myswissalps.com/rhinefalls for details on accessing the falls.
  • The best views of Rhine Falls are from nearby Neuhausen, not Schaffhausen itself.
  • There are other attractions in Schaffhausen; explore local experiences online for more options.
  • Be sure to check the opening hours for Schloss Laufen online, as they have English pages.
  • Trains from Schaffhausen to Schloss Laufen cross a bridge with a pedestrian walkway.
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  • Anonymous
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    14 April 2016 at 12:26:26 #808906

    Hi,

    I would like to visit Schaffhausen, mainly the Rhine Falls. Without taking boats, is it possible to see the falls? If so, which part has the best view?

    Besides Rhine Falls, is there any attractions in Schaffhausen?

    Thank you!

  • Arno
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    Reply 1 of 4 • 15 April 2016 at 12:22:49 #850762

    Hi kargee,

    The page myswissalps.com/ rhinefalls explains how to reach the falls (there are two train stops) and how to see them on foot. For a circular walk one would take a small boat just to cross the river, but you don’t have to do so.

    The falls are not in Schaffhausen but in nearby Neuhausen. I don’t know Schaffhausen that well, but you can have a look at http://www.schaffhauserland.c h/ en/experiences.

    Have a great time at the falls!

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    Reply 2 of 4 • 15 April 2016 at 13:12:48 #850763

    Thanks a lot, Arno. Very helpful of you!

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    Reply 3 of 4 • 15 April 2016 at 14:23:00 #850764

    Hi Arno,

    I just found out that there’s a firework event going on at Rhine Falls on July 31st. Is this open to public for free, just like those firework on the New Year Eve?

    And what is the opening hours for Schloss Laufen? The webpage is in German and I am guessing it’s Monday to Sunday 9-6pm.

    http://www.schlosslaufen.ch/d e/rheinfall-erlebnis.html

    One more question: From Schaffhausen to Schloss Laufen am Rhinefall, the train will cross a bridge, right? Does the bridge has a pedestrian walkway?

    Thank you again.

    Arno
    Moderator
    15730 posts
    Reply 4 of 4 • 15 April 2016 at 14:32:08 #850765

    Hi kargee,

    Glad to help! They have opening hours on their English pages as well: http://www.schlosslaufen.ch/e n/rhine-falls-experience/opening-times.html.

    The train indeed crosses a bridge which is also for pedestrians. Please see the map on the Rhine Falls page (myswissalps.com/ rhinefalls) for details.

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