Neuhausen Am Rheinfall
Schaffhausen, Switzerland — 0.3 km
Uhwiesen — live view of the Rhine Falls
Uhwiesen - Live Rhine Falls - Rheinfall Europes biggest waterfall
🇨🇭 Zurich · Switzerland — Altitude 375 m
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This camera looks at the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe by volume, from the Uhwiesen side of the river in canton Zurich. It is a useful way to judge how much water is coming over the rock before deciding whether to make the trip.
About the Rhine Falls
The Rhine Falls lie a short distance upstream from the German border, where the Rhine drops over a broad band of limestone and creates a wide curtain of white water. The falls are a major natural attraction of northern Switzerland, and the surrounding landscape mixes river banks, forest and small old settlements. The roar of the water carries well and is one of the first things visitors notice at the viewpoints.
What to watch and when
The stream is best read as a gauge of the river itself. Flow changes with snowmelt in spring and early summer, and with rain in the Alpine catchment at any season, so the same view can look calm one day and powerful the next. Early morning and late afternoon often bring softer light on the spray, while bright midday sun tends to produce the strongest contrast over the water.
Practical notes and nearby cameras
Summers are mild and autumns are often clear, while winters can be cold and damp, so spring and autumn are comfortable for walking the banks. Neuhausen am Rheinfall is right beside the falls, and Stein am Rhein, Engen and Zurich lie within roughly half an hour by road or rail. Check the live weather on this page before setting out, as paths can be slippery after rain.
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About this camera
What is the weather like at the Rhine Falls now?
The current conditions and three-day forecast for Uhwiesen are shown in the live weather block on this page. They update with the camera view, so you can see the situation before you go.
What time is it at the Rhine Falls?
The local time for the camera location is displayed on this page. It follows Swiss local time, which is the same as in neighbouring Central European countries.
Where exactly is this camera located?
The camera is in Uhwiesen in the canton of Zurich, on the Swiss side of the Rhine Falls. The map on this page marks its exact position on the river.
When is the best time to watch the falls?
Spring and early summer usually bring the highest water volume from snowmelt, while autumn often offers clear views. Morning and late afternoon light is typically softest for the spray.
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