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Smilestones

Smilestones is a miniature world at the Rhine Falls in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, that recreates Eastern Switzerland and the Bernese Oberland in great detail at a scale of 1:87. Trains and trucks travel through cities and landscapes, cable cars move at the push of a button, and miniature people enjoy a bike ride around the lake. The exhibition is weather-independent and air-conditioned, making it ideal for rainy days. Smilestones also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers an interactive search game for school classes.

Families and Kids

Smilestones is a great experience for children: they can discover numerous moving scenes, press buttons and go on a discovery tour for hidden details. There are extra steps for children, but very small children must be carried. Children up to 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. For school classes there is an interactive search game in two levels.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Transportation
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Exceptional
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 17:30 and Saturday/Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30 from April to June and September to October; daily from 10:00 to 17:30 in July and August; Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:30 from November to March. Last admission at 17:00.
Monday
11:00-17:30 (April to June)
10:00-17:30 (July to August)
11:00-17:30 (September to October)
Tuesday
11:00-17:30 (April to June)
10:00-17:30 (July to August)
11:00-17:30 (September to October)
Wednesday
11:00-17:30 (April to June)
10:00-17:30 (July to August)
11:00-17:30 (September to October)
11:00-17:30 (November to March)
Thursday
11:00-17:30 (April to June)
10:00-17:30 (July to August)
11:00-17:30 (September to October)
11:00-17:30 (November to March)
Friday
11:00-17:30 (April to June)
10:00-17:30 (July to August)
11:00-17:30 (September to October)
11:00-17:30 (November to March)
Saturday
10:00-17:30 (April to June)
10:00-17:30 (July to August)
10:00-17:30 (September to October)
11:00-17:30 (November to March)
Sunday
10:00-17:30 (April to June)
10:00-17:30 (July to August)
10:00-17:30 (September to October)
11:00-17:30 (November to March)

Admission fees

22 CHF
Adult admission
12 CHF
Children aged 6 to 15
0 CHF
Children up to 5 years free
20 CHF
Reduced for apprentices, students, IV, seniors (65+)
19 CHF
Groups of 10 or more, adults

Contact

Webpage
smilestones.ch
Email
info@smilestones.ch
Address
Im Rhytech 4, 8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Access

Nearby stops

  • Neuhausen, Rhytech150 meters walking distance
  • Neuhausen, Kreuzstrasse200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
48m
St. Gallen
1h 17m
Zug
1h 24m
Olten
1h 26m
Luzern
1h 46m

FAQ

  • How long does a typical visit to Smilestones last?
    Most visitors spend about 1.5 hours in the miniature world. Those who want to discover all the details or try the interactive elements can stay longer.
  • Am I allowed to take photos or film in the exhibition?
    Yes. Taking photos and filming for private purposes is expressly welcome.
  • Is there food and drink available in the exhibition?
    There are hot and cold drinks as well as small snacks, but no hot meals. Picnics are not allowed in the exhibition.
  • Are dogs or other pets allowed?
    No. Bringing dogs and other animals into the exhibition is not allowed. Exceptions are marked guide dogs for the blind and other marked assistance dogs.
  • Does Smilestones offer guided tours?
    Yes. On prior registration we offer guided tours (approx. 45 minutes), short introductions (approx. 20 minutes) as well as aperitifs. The guides also speak French, English and Italian.
  • Is Smilestones worth visiting even in bad weather?
    Yes. Smilestones is a weather-independent excursion destination and is ideal for rainy days or very hot summer days, as the exhibition is air-conditioned.