Schloss Laufen

<p>Schloss Laufen towers on a rocky spur high above the largest waterfall in Europe. Most visitors stroll directly through the inner courtyard of the castle to the “Känzeli”, a viewing platform directly over the thundering <a href="/en/node/2516">Rhine Falls</a>. From here and from the glass panoramic elevator you can get the best views of this imposing natural spectacle.</p> <p>It is also well worthwhile taking a look around the castle and finding out more about its 1000-year-old history at the “Historama” exhibition. First mentioned in an official document in the year 858, the ancient walls have experienced turbulent times ‒ in 1449, the besieged inhabitants were even forced to flee by swimming across the river.</p>