Rhine Falls

Rhine Falls, Switzerland
Rhine Falls, Switzerland
  • The RhineFalpz (Rhine Falls) are located on the Rhine, 1.5 miles (2.4km) from Schaffhausen in Switzerland, just on the border with Germany.
  • It is the largest and most powerful Waterfall or Cataract in Europe and was in the Roman Province of Raetia.

Description

  • Width: (492ft (150m)
  • Height: 49-69ft (15-21m)
  • Two high rocks stand mid river in the Falls and can be visited by boat.
  • The greatest flow of water over it is in June and July as the winter snows melt.
  • Laufen Castle on the south shore has various viewing platforms open to the public.
Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

 

Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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