Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein

Journey along the Grand Tour of Switzerland through gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages to Northern Switzerland near the border with Germany. Reach the splendid Laufen Castle for the first highlight of this afternoon: the mighty Rhine Falls! Enjoy about one hour at leisure to explore Europe’s biggest waterfall, which is one of Switzerland’s major tourist attractions. 

Delight in unique views from the panoramic lift and see how an average of 700,000 litres of water per second plunge across a width of 150 meters into the basin below. The Belvedere panoramic trail brings you to a viewing platform right above the falls where you feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters. Top off your visit with an optional boat ride (summer only) to get as close to the falls as possible – a truly memorable experience! Continue past Schaffhausen with its imposing Munot Fortress and through beautiful countryside to the medieval village of Stein am Rhein. 

Follow your tour guide on a guided stroll through the winding alleys of the well-preserved Old Town and learn the story behind the exceptional frescoes of the many distinctive buildings. Walk past half-timbered houses to the White Eagle, where you can admire the oldest preserved mural painting of the Renaissance in Switzerland. Enjoy some time at leisure before meeting your tour guide for the evening drive back to Zurich.