The Rheinfall in the Rhine near Schaffhausen is the largest waterfall in Europe. It is not that high, but a lot of water is passing the falls, which guarantees an impressive sight. Some data:

• Height of the falls: 23 m
• Width of the Falls: 150 metres
• Age of the Falls approx. 15’000 years
• Capacity of flow in summer approx. 600’000 litres per second
• Capacity of flow in winter approx. 250’000 litres per second
• Lowest capacity of flow 1921, 95’000 litres per second
• Greatest capacity of flow 1965, 1’250’000 litres per second