For more than 1100 years, Laufen Castle at the Rhine Falls has witnessed many social and political upheavals. Not infrequently, due to its privileged location, it was itself the focus of disputes.
858: first mention
The Rhine Falls - at that time "big Lauffen" - gives the castle its name. The ancestral seat of the Barons of Laufen subsequently had many owners, including the Bishop of Constance, the All Saints Monastery in Schaffhausen and the Counts of Kyburg.
Source: schlosslaufen.ch/de/das-schloss/schloss-geschichte

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JR56

January 10, 2022

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A complete experience of natural spectacle, cultural heritage and gastronomy awaits you at Laufen Castle at the Rhine Falls. Both the view of the roaring Rhine Falls and the historic walls of the 1200-year-old castle, which is part of the cultural heritage of the canton of Zurich, are impressive.

In the daytime restaurant "Castello", the former banner hall with its cozy fireplace and large terrace creates an atmospheric setting. Enjoy delicious specialties with a focus on regionality and seasonality in a historic setting. In the evening, in the "Bleuler Hall", you will be spoiled with varied culinary creations.

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Cathrin

October 25, 2021

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Unfortunately, the viewpoints below the castle are all chargeable

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1. Rhine Riverside Trail – Rhine Falls loop from Laufen-Uhwiesen

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2. Rhine Falls – Rhine Riverside Trail loop from Neuhausen

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3. Rhine Falls – Rhine Falls loop from Laufen-Uhwiesen

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Elevation 390 m

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Location: Laufen-Uhwiesen, Andelfingen, Zurich, Switzerland

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1. Rhine Riverside Trail – Rhine Falls loop from Laufen-Uhwiesen

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