Natural Wonder · Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland
Rhine Falls
The Rhine Falls is a waterfall on the High Rhine in Switzerland.
Photo: Kabelleger / David Gubler via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Height | Height: 23 m |
| Coordinates | 47.6772° N, 8.6158° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Rhine Falls is known for
The Rhine Falls is a waterfall on the High Rhine in Switzerland.
About Rhine Falls
The Rhine Falls is a waterfall on the High Rhine in Switzerland. It is the most powerful waterfall in Europe and a popular tourist attraction. The falls are located on the border between the cantons of Schaffhausen (SH) and Zurich (ZH), between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall (SH) and Laufen-Uhwiesen/Dachsen (ZH), ca.
History
Tourists have been awed by the Rhine Falls for centuries. In the 19th century, the painter J. M.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Rhine Falls website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Neuhausen am Rheinfall |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) |
| Distance from the airport | 42.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Zürich Airport (ZRH) · Zurich, Switzerland · 15.5 miles away
- Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) · Friedrichshafen, Germany · 41.7 miles away
- EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) · Bâle / Mulhouse, France · 51.2 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rhine Falls?
The Rhine Falls is a waterfall on the High Rhine in Switzerland.
Where is Rhine Falls located?
Rhine Falls is in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland. Its coordinates are 47.6772° N, 8.6158° E.
How do I get to Rhine Falls?
The nearest town is Neuhausen am Rheinfall, and the nearest airport is Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH), about 42.2 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Rhine Falls?
Tourists have been awed by the Rhine Falls for centuries. In the 19th century, the painter J.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhine_Falls — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214924 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.rheinfall.ch — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.