Behold the power of the Rhine River at Rhine Falls, near Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Behold the power of the Rhine River at Rhine Falls, near Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Learn about the Rhine River and see the spectacular Rhine Falls, near Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
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NARRATOR: The Rhine is central Europe's most important river. Its strength can be seen at Rhine Falls just below Schaffhausen, Switzerland.