Activity Policies
- Visitors must follow all safety instructions and directions from Rhine Falls staff.
- Visitors should remain on designated paths, viewing platforms and marked areas.
- Climbing over barriers or entering restricted areas near the waterfalls is prohibited.
- Visitors should take extra care on wet and slippery surfaces.
- Children must remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult.
- Boat trips and viewing platforms may be restricted or suspended due to weather, water levels or safety conditions.
- Visitors should not throw objects into the river or disturb the surrounding natural environment.
- Littering and damaging plants or facilities are prohibited.
- Access to certain areas may be temporarily closed for maintenance, events or safety reasons.
Terms & Conditions
- Public Access: The Rhine Falls are generally accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Access to the Rhine Falls basin at Schlössli Wörth is free of charge.
- Schloss Laufen Admission: Access to Schloss Laufen, the Historama, Panorama Trail and viewing platforms requires an admission ticket.
- Visitor Conduct: Visitors must behave responsibly, respect the natural environment and follow instructions from staff and local authorities.
- Safety: Visitors must remain on designated paths, viewing areas and platforms and must comply with all safety instructions.
- Water & Rocks: Visitors must not enter restricted areas or approach dangerous sections of the waterfall. The rocks and surrounding areas can be slippery and hazardous.
- Boat Trips: Boat excursions are subject to separate ticketing, operating schedules, weather conditions and safety requirements.
- Weather Conditions: Boat trips, attractions and access to certain areas may be modified or suspended due to weather, water levels, safety conditions or operational requirements.
- Children: Children must remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult, particularly near the waterfall, viewing platforms and boat landing areas.
- Dogs: Dogs are permitted throughout the Rhine Falls site, although individual boat trips may have different rules. Dogs must be kept on a lead where required.
- Accessibility: Accessibility varies by location. The northern bank provides accessible access to the Rhine Falls basin and a wheelchair lift/ramp to the pier, while some areas on the southern bank have limited accessibility.
- Photography: Personal photography is generally permitted. Visitors must not enter restricted areas or compromise their own or others' safety while taking photographs.
- Personal Belongings: Visitors are responsible for their personal belongings. Lockers are available at the Info Shop at the Rhine Falls.
- Temporary Closures: Individual attractions, viewing platforms, lifts, boat services or other facilities may be temporarily closed because of maintenance, weather, safety or other operational circumstances.
Cancellation Policy
The Rhine Falls are freely accessible 365 days a year and do not require an admission ticket at Schlössli Wörth. Therefore, no cancellation or refund policy applies to visiting the waterfall itself. Admission to Schloss Laufen and its viewing platforms is subject to the applicable ticket conditions. Any boat cruise, guided tour, or other paid activity at the Rhine Falls is subject to the cancellation terms of the respective operator.
