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The 15 Best Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Trips from Zurich

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Europe’s widest waterfall thunders barely half an hour north of Zurich, and the painted town of Stein am Rhein sits just upriver. Here are the half-days worth taking — which add a boat to the falls’ central rock, which pause in the medieval town, and what each costs with entry included.

From Zurich: Stein am Rhein and Rhine Falls

From Zurich: Stein am Rhein and Rhine Falls - Schaffhausen and the Munot Fortress views

1.Stein am Rhein and Rhine Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,868 reviews · from $98Our pick

Half-day from Zurich to Rhine Falls, Schloss Laufen, and medieval Stein am Rhein with guided walks, scenic villages, and optional boat views.

“Honestly, Bernadette is one of the best guides I have ever seen. She is just lovely and nice. She explained us from history of the sights to modern facts about Switzerland. Also she translated everything into Spanish and I found it very nice for people who were not speaking englisg. The waterfall is breathtaking. You cannot imagine from pictures the feeling you get there. The medieval city worth it. Also Bernadette explained different frescoes on the walls and showed us details we wouldn’t observed without her.Read more”

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Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich - Rhine Falls viewpoints: Belvedere trail, glass-elevator views, and the “up close” choice

2.Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 716 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Half-day from Zurich to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein, with Castle Laufen, Historama, and an optional boat ride up close.

“The tour guide Francesca was amazing, very knowledgeable - when we arrived at the Rhine waterfalls we were advised that due to pickpockets only to take what we absolutely needed to and to leave stuff on the bus. Foolishly I left my bag behind with some cash in it. I returned to find my bag opened and a 100 franc note missing. I advised the tour guide but there was no follow up and I could not prove it. So lesson learnt, do the tour but don’t leave anything behind anywhere, keep all stuff close by I take responsibility for being stipid and trusting - did ruin the experience for…”

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From Zurich: Rhine Falls Morning Trip with Entry Tickets

From Zurich: Rhine Falls Morning Trip with Entry Tickets - Meeting Point at Zurich Central Bus Station: The One Place You Must Nail

3.Rhine Falls Morning Trip with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 698 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $66

Morning bus from Zurich to Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen with entry tickets, viewing platforms, and optional boat cruise. 4.5 hours.

“The experience was amazing. Our guide Gabriel was excellent, very friendly and kind. You should definitely visit the Rhine Falls! 😊”

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Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich

Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich - Castle Laufen and Historama: A Castle-View Pause That Feels Purposeful

Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich - Titisee-Neustadt and Drubba: Cuckoo Clocks Without the Guesswork

6.Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 336 reviews · from $103

Black Forest and Rhine Falls day trip from Zurich with Titisee-Neustadt cuckoo clocks, Lake Titisee time, and Europe’s largest falls.

“Loved having some time in Germany. Titisee-Neustadt was such a pretty, quaint place to spend a few hours. We were able to eat a delicious schnitzel and Black Forest gateau, souvenir shop for family, and take pictures beside a large cuckoo clock and Lake Titisee. Then witnessing Rhine Falls was spectacular! It had a rainbow in front of it and was truly magical to see!”

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Zurich: Rhine Falls, Chocolate & Cheese Factory Day Trip

Zurich: Rhine Falls, Chocolate & Cheese Factory Day Trip - The ride schedule: why the day feels long (and how to make it work)

Morning group tour to Rhine falls

Morning group tour to Rhine falls - Stop 1: Zurich departure and why meeting there matters

8.Morning group tour to Rhine falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Morning bus tour from Zurich to Rhine Falls with entry included, 2 hours to explore platforms, plus an optional (seasonal) boat ride.

“The coach ride was fair but the actual Rhine Falls experience was excellent. We would recommend this experience for a view of nature's finest.”

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From Zurich: Rhine Falls, Chocolate and cheese factory (KTZ373)

From Zurich: Rhine Falls, Chocolate and cheese factory (KTZ373) - Appenzeller Schaukaserei Cheese Factory: Aging Cellars and Tastings (Not Live Cooking)

Trip from Zurich to Germany’s Black Forest & Swiss Rhine Falls

Trip from Zurich to Germany's Black Forest & Swiss Rhine Falls - Rhine Falls: plan for sound, mist, and optional boat time

10.Trip from Zurich to Germany’s Black Forest & Swiss Rhine Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,471

Private Zurich day trip to Germany’s Black Forest and Rhine Falls with hotel pickup, Triberg waterfalls, Lake Titisee time, and included tickets.

“Our driver, Paul is excellent driver and guide. We have nice chat along the drive to the destinations. He is very experience guy who explain all great sights and scenes to us. Appreciate to have him as our driver and guide.”

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Zurich: Stein am Rhein, Rhine Falls & Lake Boat Cruise

Zurich: Stein am Rhein, Rhine Falls & Lake Boat Cruise - Rhein Falls first: where the Rhine turns dramatic

11.Stein am Rhein, Rhine Falls & Lake Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Zurich to Rhine Falls, Old Town, and Lake Zurich by tram and boat. Self-guided digital route with included tickets and transport.

“If things had gone as described, this would have been a great trip, however; instructions were unclear, transportation was not set up correctly and cost us extra to get where we were supposed to go.”

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Zürich, Lindt Chocolate, Rheinfalls and Stein am Rhein

Zürich, Lindt Chocolate, Rheinfalls and Stein am Rhein - Zurich core highlights from Grossmünster to Bahnhofstrasse

12.Zürich, Lindt Chocolate, Rheinfalls and Stein am Rhein

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $962Top rated

Private day tour from Zurich with Rhine Falls, Lindt chocolate, Zurich highlights, and Stein am Rhein murals and castle views.

“Good variety of sighs to see! Chris had everything planned out to maximize our limited time. After we scheduled the excursion Chris face timed us to insure he knew our preferences for day. The falls are magnificent and well worth seeing, and chocolate speaks for itself!”

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Private tour from Zurich to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein

Private tour from Zurich to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein - Price and What You’re Really Paying For

Private Half-Day Tour to the Rhine Falls with Pick-up at Hotel

Private Half-Day Tour to the Rhine Falls with Pick-up at Hotel - Schloss Laufen: medieval castle views with real viewpoint payoff

Stein am Rhein and Rhine Waterfalls Day Trip from Zürich

Stein am Rhein and Rhine Waterfalls Day Trip from Zürich - Morning train out of Zürich: the easy part you should enjoy

15.Stein am Rhein and Rhine Waterfalls Day Trip from Zürich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $209

A smooth day by train from Zürich to Stein am Rhein and the Rhine Falls, with an English guide, trail access, and time to explore.

“This tour is definitely not worth the money-We were surprised when we found out our “private tour” was just us with a guide escorting us on public transportation - we literally paid 1000 to take an hour ride on the crowded train to see 75 ft falls . Our guide was nice but provided barely any historical context . The castle was not open and it just felt like 90percent of the tour we were killing time .”

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