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Best waterfalls in Switzerland
5 hand-picked waterfalls in Switzerland, with photos, maps, trail stats and site-specific safety guidance. Tap any card to see directions, height, and visit tips.
Rhine Falls
Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen
Europe's largest plain waterfall by volume.
23m·No reviews yet·1,476been
Trummelbach Falls
Lauterbrunnen, Bern
Ten glacier-fed waterfalls inside a mountain.
200m·No reviews yet·741been
Staubbach Falls
Lauterbrunnen, Bern
297m free-fall over Lauterbrunnen — inspired Goethe.
297m·No reviews yet·206been
Reichenbach Falls
Meiringen, Bern
Sherlock Holmes vs Moriarty made this fall world-famous.
250m·No reviews yet·549been
Giessbach Falls
Brienzersee, Bern
14-step Alpine cascade beside the historic funicular hotel.
500m·No reviews yet·748been
Safety first
Read safety tipsStay safe at every waterfall
Wet rocks, hidden currents and fast-changing weather catch out experienced hikers every year. Read our quick safety guide before you head out.