We had decided to explore the north east corner of Switzerland, so on Sunday morning we left Lucerne and drove north, aroung the outskirts of Zurich to a town called Schaffhausen which sits on the banks of the Rhine. The area is surrounded on three sides by Germany and the town has the dubious distinction of being the only Swiss location bombed by the allies during WWII (by mistake). The old town has many building dating back to the Renaissance which are decorated with external frescos:

There was a event aimed at families which somehow involved Roman soldiers and we also loved the very Swiss looking portaloos!

The main attraction of the area, however, is just down the road – Rheinfall or the Rhine Falls. It is the most powerful waterfall in Europe,, 150 metres wide and 23 metres high. There is a huge rock in the centre of the falls which you can climb after being dropped off by one of the many boats carrying tourists looking for closer views!

You can view the waterfall from an area directly opposite it but you can also visit Schloss Laufen, a castle perched above the falls (see the first photo above) where you can get really close up to the water rushing past!

A major discovery was that the car park behind the castle allows motorhomes to park for free overnight!