Schloss Laufen – the 1000-Year-Old Castle by the Rhine Falls

Schloss Laufen towers on a rocky spur high above the largest waterfall in Europe. Most visitors stroll directly through the inner courtyard of the castle to the “Känzeli”, a viewing platform directly over the thundering Rhine Falls. From here and from the glass panoramic elevator you can get the best views of this imposing natural spectacle.

It is also well worthwhile taking a look around the castle and finding out more about its 1000-year-old history at the “Historama” exhibition. First mentioned in an official document in the year 858, the ancient walls have experienced turbulent times ‒ in 1449, the besieged inhabitants were even forced to flee by swimming across the river.