Rhine Falls: Coach Tour from Zurich
ID: GYG4759-4759
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a scenic drive to the Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall, with convenient departure from the city center. Start or end your vacation in an ideal way on this half-day tour to Northern Switzerland.
As you travel towards the Rhine Falls in northern Switzerland on this coach trip, you’ll pass through the charming farming village of Marthalen, with its traditional frame houses. You’ll also see the 16th-century Munot Fortress and the area’s renowned vineyards.
The highlight of the trip will undoubtedly be the sight of the Rhine Falls. This natural feature is located on the Upper Rhine River and has been around since the Ice Age.
During the summer you can take an optional boat ride to the middle of the falls, at the heart of the cascading waters, and enjoy the magnificent spectacle from the viewing platforms.
Alternatively, you can enjoy a leisurely hour on the banks of the river. The return journey takes you over the border to southern Germany for a short stretch. Back in Zurich, you’ll be dropped off in the city center.
A multi-lingual guide leads the excursion. The tour is a great way to start or end your vacation.
Highlights
- Visit the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall
- Drive through spectacular scenery in a comfortable coach
- Take an optional boat ride to the middle of the falls during the summer
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A passport is mandatory for the return journey from the Rhine Falls via Germany to Zurich
Your tour departs from Sihlquai Coach Parking near Zurich HB (main train station). Follow track 18 (last track on street level) until the road turns right. Follow the road for 50 meters and find the Sihlquai Coach Parking across from Starbucks.
By public transport take tram 4, 6, or 13 to the stop Sihlquai/HB.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure with valid ID.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
