Monday, 31 July 2023

On the evening before the Swiss National Day, the sky above the Rhine Falls becomes a stage: marvel at the skills of the Swiss Air Force and later at the magnificent fireworks display.

Swiss Buffet, 18:30

Before the specatcle begins, we invite you to dine on our terrace. There will delight your palate with regional and national delicacies from the Swiss Buffet.
If the weather is uncertain, we will spoil you in the magnificent Knight's Hall.

You will be accompanied musically by Christian Näf on the Swiss Hackbrett (dulcimer).

The buffet will be open from 18:30. Thank you for arriving before 19:00.

Swiss Buffet - Offer and Prices

The air shows (during the Swiss Buffet) and the fireworks can be admired from the public viewing platforms at the Rhine Falls (standing room, no reserved seats).

Should the fireworks and/or the air shows not take place due to weather conditions, the Swiss Buffet will still be held.

Price per person

  • Adults CHF 99.00, without drinks
  • Children from 7 to 12 years CHF 39.00, without drinks
  • Children from 2 to 6 years CHF 10.00, without drinks
Swiss Buffet - Reservation and Tickets

We recommend early reservation, limited seats.
For organisational reasons, seating requests cannot be considered in advance.

Reservation and ticket (print@home) exclusively via our ticket shop. Return or exchange of tickets is generally excluded.

Please contact us for further information.
We look forward to your reservation. 

phone +41 (0)52 659 67 67

e-mail: info@schlosslaufen.ch

Groups (20 to 50 people)

Reserve a lunch or dinner in the restaurant for your group (20 to 50 people). We will be happy to advise you on the menu selection. The terrace is reserved for the Swiss Buffet.

Gastronomy on the castle ground

à la carte-Restaurant Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall:
11:30 to 17:30 - all day dining
from 18:30: Swiss Buffet on the terrace or in the Knight's Hall (depending the weather)
Groups (20 to 50 people): on request for lunch or dinner

Self-service restaurant:
open until approx. midnight

Flight demonstrations by the Swiss Air Force - from approx. 20:00

The Swiss Air Force delights with its demonstations before the fireworks begin. Marvel at the dynamics, elegance and precision of these flight teams.

approx. 20:00 to 20:30 PC-7 TEAM
approx. 21.00 to 21:15 Super Puma Display Team

The performances can be admired from the public viewing platforms at the Rhine Falls (standing room, no reserved seats).

Programme changes and cancellations due to weather conditions are subject to change without notice.

«Fire on the rocks» Firework on the Rhine Falls - from approx. 21:45

The firework display will start at 21:45 and may be enjoyed from the public viewing platforms on the Rhine Falls (standing room only, no reservations). Should the fireworks not be able to take place due to weather conditions (drought, storm etc.) the Swiss Buffet will still be held.

Programme changes and cancellations due to weather conditions are subject to change without notice.



 

 

Getting there

We recommend you arrive/depart by train, via the “Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall” station.
Direct trains from Schaffhausen, Winterthur (S12 and S33) and Zurich Mainstation (S12).

Parking
Free parking as of 18:00

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