Schloss Laufen at the Rhine Falls
A complete experience of natural spectacle, gastronomy and cultural heritage awaits you at Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall.
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Both the view of the thundering Rhine Falls and the historic walls of the 1200-year-old castle, which is a cultural heritage site of the canton of Zurich, are impressive.
In the daytime restaurant "Castello", the former Bannersaal with its cozy fireplace and large terrace creates an atmospheric setting. Enjoy delicious specialties with a focus on regionality and seasonality in a setting steeped in history. In the "Bleulersaal" you will be spoiled with a variety of culinary creations in the evening. The Rhine Falls illuminated in the evening rounds off the experience.
From the Tower Room to the magnificent Knights' Hall: here you will find a dignified setting steeped in history for an unforgettable family or company celebration, a glittering wedding or an inspiring seminar. The ideal venue for celebrations from 2 to 200 people.
The Schloss Laufen visitor center with souvenir shop/ticketing and snack restaurant is the central point of contact for your discovery of one of Switzerland's greatest attractions. The glass lift, Känzeli, panorama lift and Belvedere path are just some of the highlights. Individual visitors and groups will find a modern infrastructure, exciting and educational features in the Historama, a children's playground and a wheelchair and pushchair-accessible panoramic path to the viewing platform. Here you are very close to the rushing waterfall.
Large car and bus parking lot. Own SBB station "Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall".
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Rooms
| Room | Banquet | Block | Concert | Seminar | Aperitif | U-shape | Room size |
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| Knights' Hall | 200 | - | 200 | 80 | 250 | 50 | 230m2 |
| Castello | 80 | - | - | - | 100 | - | 120m2 |
| Bleuler Hall | 44 | - | 70 | - | - | - | 80m2 |
| Wine cellar | - | - | - | - | 40 | - | 50m2 |
| Round tower | 17 | - | - | - | - | - | 25m2 |
| Castle parlor | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | 20m2 |
| Running room | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | 18m2 |
Contact us
Schloss Laufen at the Rhine Falls
Address
Rheinfallquai 30
8440
Dachsen
Switzerland
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