Benken (ZH)

Benken is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Rhine Falls and Hochwacht Wildensbuch Observation Tower.

Rhine Falls

Waterfall

The Rhine Falls is a waterfall on the High Rhine in Switzerland. It is the most powerful waterfall in Europe and a popular tourist attraction. The falls are located on the border between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zurich, between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen/Dachsen, ca. Rhine Falls is situated 4 km northwest of Benken (ZH).

Hochwacht Wildensbuch Observation Tower

Scenic viewpoint

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Hochwacht Wildensbuch Observation Tower is a scenic viewpoint.

Under Bailiff’s House (former small castle)

Castle

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Schaffhausen and Neuhausen am Rheinfall.

Schaffhausen

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Schaffhausen is a city in north-eastern Switzerland on the river Rhine, next to the German border. Its prime tourist attraction are the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfalls.

Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Town

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Neuhausen am Rheinfall is a town and a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. The town is close to the Rhine Falls, mainland Europe's largest waterfall. Neuhausen am Rheinfall is situated 4 km northwest of Benken (ZH).