Parking at the Rhine Falls is paid but simple, and the rules differ by bank. This page owns the parking question. For routes and stations see getting to Rhine Falls; for the Zurich day trip see Zurich to Rhine Falls. All fees below come from the rheinfall.ch parking page, read in November 2026.
The tariff
| Vehicle | First hour | Each extra hour | Free hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car up to 2.90 m | CHF 5 | CHF 2 | 6 pm to 9 am, except P4 |
| Coach, bus or motorhome from 2.90 m | CHF 40 | CHF 10 | 6 pm to 9 am, except P4 |
Euros are accepted. rheinfall.ch lists no daily rate, so work out the hours you need: a three-hour visit is CHF 9 by the formula, a five-hour visit CHF 13. That is our arithmetic from the published rates, not a quoted price, so confirm at the machine.
The car parks
- P1/2 (Neuhausen). The short-term area on the north bank, and the coach drop-off point.
- Burgunwiese. Coach parking about a 5-minute drive from P1/2. Coaches pay CHF 15 for drop-off and CHF 15 for pick-up, so CHF 30 per day.
- Schloss Laufen car park. By the Visitor Centre on the south bank, and the place for electric charging.
- P4. The exception to the free evening hours. We have no further verified detail on its location or fees, so follow the signs.
Which bank should you park on?
Park on the bank you want to visit. The Neuhausen side is free to enter and has the boat pier at Schlössli Wörth. The Schloss Laufen side charges CHF 5 for adults for the platforms, with the ticket including Historama (children aged 6 to 15 CHF 3). Parking on one bank and walking to the other is possible: rheinfall.ch gives 15 to 30 minutes between the two castles. Read tickets before you decide.
Electric vehicles
The Schloss Laufen car park has four charging stations, each with two spaces, and one rapid charger of 80 kW. We did not verify the tariff, the connector types or whether a charging session also needs a parking fee. If you depend on a charge, check with the operator before arriving, and do not rely on the north bank for charging: we found no verified station there.
Motorhomes and overnight stays
There are no motorhome or camping pitches at the falls. A motorhome from 2.90 m pays the coach tariff to park, which can be CHF 40 for the first hour, so a short visit is expensive. For overnight accommodation see where to stay near the Rhine Falls.
The vignette
If you drive onto Swiss national roads you need a motorway vignette, which costs CHF 40. From Germany on the A81 it applies from the border at Thayngen, as noted in our research. It is a separate cost from parking and is easy to forget.
Accessible parking
Disabled drivers with the relevant ID can drive down to the basin on the north bank, where separate spaces are provided. Details on the south bank and what else to expect are in accessibility at the Rhine Falls.
If you arrive by train, you skip parking altogether. The station Neuhausen Rheinfall is about 8 minutes on foot from Schlössli Wörth, and Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall has its own station on the south bank.
Common mistakes
- Assuming there is a daily cap. None is listed; long stays cost more.
- Counting on free evenings at P4. It is the exception.
- Bringing a motorhome expecting to stay. There are no pitches.
- Arriving with a coach on the wrong car park. Drop-off is at P1/2; parking is at Burgunwiese.
Planning to rent a car for the trip? Compare offers below, and remember the parking fees above.
Frequently asked questions
How much does parking at the Rhine Falls cost?
rheinfall.ch lists CHF 5 for the first hour and CHF 2 for each further hour for cars up to 2.90 m. Coaches, buses and motorhomes from 2.90 m pay CHF 40 for the first hour and CHF 10 per hour after that.
Is parking free in the evening?
Yes, between 6 pm and 9 am parking is free, except at P4. Check the signs on the day.
Can I charge an electric car at the Rhine Falls?
The Schloss Laufen car park by the Visitor Centre has 4 charging stations with 2 spaces each, one of them a rapid charger of 80 kW. We did not verify tariffs or connector types.
Where do coaches park at the Rhine Falls?
P1/2 is the short-term area used for coach drop-off in Neuhausen. Longer coach parking is at Burgunwiese, about a 5-minute drive from P1/2; the drop-off and pick-up fee is CHF 15 each, CHF 30 per day.
Can I stay overnight in a motorhome?
No. There are no motorhome or camping pitches at the falls. Motorhomes from 2.90 m pay the coach tariff for parking.
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