FAQ
The short version of everything in the guides — what people actually ask before they go.
About 150 m across.
From the north bank, yes: the basin at Schlössli Wörth is free. Entry to Schloss Laufen on the other bank — with the Historama, panorama path and viewing platforms — is charged.
Yes. Boat line 1 (the yellow line) runs to the middle rock, which you can climb. Check what is running on your date.
Yes — there is a station called Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall. Guided day trips from Zurich are on the tours page.
A guided half day with entry tickets takes about 4 hours; the Stein am Rhein combination takes about 5. If you only want the falls, the train is simpler.