Rhine Falls hosts Medieval Christmas Market from 20 to 22 November
Published on 10/24/2026 at 16:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSMarket links both riverbanks
- Schaffhauserland Tourismus lists the Medieval Christmas Market at Rhine Falls from 20 to 22 November 2026.
- The event joins Schloss Laufen and Schlössli Wörth with craftspeople, musicians and medieval activities.
- The waterfall measures 150 metres across and 23 metres high, according to Neuhausen municipality.
Rhine Falls (Rheinfall) in Neuhausen am Rheinfall will host the Medieval Christmas Market from 20 to 22 November 2026. The public event will connect Schloss Laufen and Schlössli Wörth across the Swiss waterfall with craftspeople, musicians, performers and seasonal food.
Medieval Christmas Market spans Rhine Falls from 20 November
The market will bring together two historic castles, two cantons and two medieval Christmas markets for one weekend. The programme listed by the event organiser includes merchants, craftspeople, jesters and musicians.
Visitors will find stalls with jewellery, leather goods, clothing, armour and other medieval-themed wares. The programme also names storytelling, music, axe throwing, archery, a carousel and a gift exchange tree. The event is scheduled for Friday 20 November through Sunday 22 November 2026.
Two castles place the market beside the waterfall
The event uses the two sides of the Rhine as its setting. Schloss Laufen stands on the southern side, while Schlössli Wörth is in Neuhausen am Rheinfall on the northern side. The market therefore turns the waterfall into a link between two venues rather than treating it as a backdrop at one site.
The organiser says the Rhine Falls ferry will operate during the market, giving visitors a water route between the two market areas. The SBB railway bridge will also provide a walking connection with views of the falls. This arrangement places the medieval programme beside the water rather than inside a single enclosed venue.
The falls themselves measure 150 metres across and 23 metres high. These figures are recorded by the Neuhausen municipality, which identifies the site as Europe’s largest waterfall.
From castle stalls to activities for families
The published programme combines market trading with entertainment. Musicians, jesters and storytellers are scheduled alongside practical demonstrations and activities, while the two castle grounds give the event its medieval setting.
The location also gives the weekend a clear geographical structure. A visit can take in the waterfall, the northern Schlössli Wörth area and the southern Schloss Laufen area, with the ferry and bridge connecting the two sides. The result is a market route shaped by the river and its viewpoints.
Visiting Rhine Falls: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Medieval Christmas Market takes place from 20 to 22 November 2026 at Schloss Laufen and Schlössli Wörth beside Rhine Falls.
- The market includes both riverbanks, with the Rhine Falls ferry operating during the event and the SBB bridge available as a walking connection.
- Rhine Falls is in Neuhausen am Rheinfall in northern Switzerland, with the northern venue at Schlössli Wörth.
- The waterfall is 150 metres wide and 23 metres high, so the visit combines market areas with viewpoints beside a powerful natural feature.
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Frequently asked questions about Rhine Falls
When does the Medieval Christmas Market take place at Rhine Falls?
The market runs from 20 to 22 November 2026 at Schloss Laufen and Schlössli Wörth.
Where is Rhine Falls and how do you get there?
The waterfall is in Neuhausen am Rheinfall in northern Switzerland. The market venues are connected by the Rhine Falls ferry and the SBB railway bridge.
What is Rhine Falls?
Rhine Falls is a waterfall measuring 150 metres across and 23 metres high on the Rhine in Switzerland.
