Since the time we were in Switzerland, we kept doing one or the other gripping sightseeing destinations. Even views of the countryside and important towns were such that we were totally hooked to the window of our bus all the time. We visited Rhine Falls in Zurich, Switzerland.
Rhine Falls
Rhine Falls is the largest water falls of Switzerland and Europe. It lies in between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zürich.
We all were exhilarated when we reached the place. It was such a beauty from far. Upon reaching the exact, place, we learnt that we can do boating and reach almost the bottom of falls. Oh, you can’t imagine, we were yearning to ride the boat!
There are different types of boat rides- 3 minutes, 15 minutes and half an hour. In 3 minutes, the boat takes you straight till almost the bottom of the Rhine Falls and will come back. In 15 minutes, the boat will take you till the bottom of falls and move around for a while and then go nearby falls again to come back. Half an hour boat takes the full ride till the place from where the falls is forming. And you will just love it.
Beautiful waters of Rhine Falls
We took 15 minutes boat ride and it was fantastic! Loved the experience. The water was milky white and the mist was flowing in the air. We were in the group and all kids were enjoying this nature’s beauty. When the boat took us almost just below the falls, we were awestruck.
Gush of water was splashing on the water bed below and the mist was dancing all around. Then the helmsman took us around the falls and brought us again near the falls but not that near. We really wanted to go under the falls again, but we didn’t. That time, we felt, 15 minutes were too less to see the falls. I believe even half an hour would be less for nature lovers.
I could easily spend my full day just gazing at the falls and eating. There were shops for souvenirs, restaurants. Some restaurants were serving Indian snacks as well. We spent around one hour at the falls. Given a chance again, I will again visit the falls. Highly recommended.
Nidhi KM
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Good to read about a different landscape in Switzerland. Usually, the image one gets of the destination is of snow capped mountains as shown in the movies. Hope to read more about your trip!
Jungfrau is one such snow capped mountains> its a marvellous destination. Which we have covered here http://www.viharin.com/?s=Jungfrau
There is more to come!
Switzerland is a beautiful place . Rhine falls are heavenly to view. Its such a beautiful place and falls look so so amazing I just love this place. your most took me to a memory lane.
Gosh look at all that water. It looks so beautiful. Mother nature is truly marvelous.
I have been to the Rhine falls while I was touring Switzerland and your post brought back so many memories. I even loved the little hike to the falls and beautiful route on the way
Rhine falls look breathtaking. Each of your picture is more than a 1000 words and I could imagine this experience. Lovely.
This Rhine falls look so mesmerizing and beautiful. Switzerland is truly one of the most beautiful places and this fall looks must visit too.
OMG! Just look at the waterfall, they are gorgeous and at the same time so scary. Added this to my list when I visit Switzerland.
Wow that’s awesome, this is must visit place to see these beautiful falls . Adding in my list to visit
Rhine falls are so beautiful! I always knew Switzerland for its greenery… Didn’t know there are such beautiful falls too! I would love to visit!
No wonder they call Switzerland as the heaven on Earth. How beautiful that waterfall is. Enchanting!
This is such an enthralling experience I am sure. Looking at all that guzzling water I can imagine the rush of excitement. Glad you shared this beauty with us.
Incredible display of the power of water rushing. I will plan some good trip with family.. Will defiantly love to visit there..
This is one place in my list from such a long time and wish to get fulfilled..your post always make me rethink where to visit next
This fall llooks so bustling with energy and force.. I would love to take a half hour boat ride in RHine falls. The picture are brillant and pass n the energy.
Such a breathtaking view. Beautiful place. I would love to explore the place once.