3B Large circular cruise from Rhine Falls to Rheinau

4.733 reviewsNeuhausen am RheinfallOperated by Ernst Mändli AGWeather

You will take a 1:15 hour boat trip to Rhine Falls, then continue along the so-called "Rhenish Amazon" for about 7 km to the Rheinau power station. There, you can disembark and visit the monastery church before returning to Rhine Falls.

CancellationFree up to 48 hours before
Duration1:20 hrs
LanguagesGerman · English
Meeting pointAnlegestelle Rheinfall Schlössli Wörth (Platz 3), Rheinfallquai 30, 8212 Neuhausen

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Tour stops

4 stops

  1. The round trip starts at the landing stage by Schlössli Wörth.

    Discover Schlössli Wörth
  2. The boat travels through the Rhine Falls basin, right up to the falls.

    Discover Rhine Falls
  3. After around 7 km downstream, you can get off here and visit the monastery church.

  4. The boat returns to the landing stage via the Rhine Falls.

    Discover Schlössli Wörth
Highlights
  • Experience the Rhine Falls up close
  • Enjoy the cruise along the tranquil "Rhenish Amazon" all the way to the German border
  • Get up-to-date information about the power plant in Rheinau directly from the boat captain
  • Take a stop at the Rheinau power plant to visit the monastery church
Description

On this boat trip, you get to experience the Rhine Falls twice up close. At the beginning and end of the round trip, the boat sails through the Rhine Falls basin. You experience the Rhine Falls from just a few metres away and feel the power of the water directly.

On the so-called "Rhenish Amazon," you travel about 7 km to the Rheinau power plant. Here, you have the option to get off and visit the monastery church.

Along the way on the Rhine, you will learn interesting facts about the local beavers and the surrounding landscape.

Practical information:

  • Dogs are not allowed on board (except assistance dogs).
  • The round trip at the Rhine Falls is not suitable for wheelchair users, as access to the boats is only via stairs and there is no barrier-free boarding.
  • Travel by train to “Neuhausen Rheinfall”. From there, you can enjoy a relaxed 15-minute walk to the Schlössli Wörth landing stage.
Inclusions
  • Cruise on the Rhine including Rhine Falls

  • Visit to the monastery church from Rheinau power plant

  • Ferry crossing from Laufen Castle to Wörth Castle

Meeting point

Anlegestelle Rheinfall Schlössli Wörth (Platz 3), Rheinfallquai 30, 8212 Neuhausen

MJH6+2H6 Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland

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Important information
  • Depending on the number of guests and the weather, all trips can be extended, shortened, or cancelled completely
  • If arriving from Schloss Laufen (not included), allow enough time (about 15 minutes) for the crossing to Schlössli Wörth
  • Boarding starts 10 minutes before departure
  • The departure time on your ticket is binding. No changes or refunds can be made on site.

Provider

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Ernst Mändli AG

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Reviews

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It was a lovely day. Unfortunately, the waterfall wasn’t flowing at its usual rate, but it was still beautiful.

Karin

CH

27 Sept 2026

War tollllll

Adija Poupette

DE

24 Aug 2026

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