Intro

Enjoying unforgettable moments on a boat cruise or aboard one of Lake Zurich Navigation company’s Dream Boats.

During all seasons and on all parts of the lake as well as the river Limmat, Lake Zurich Navigation offers various scheduled boat cruises daily (between 1.5h and 4h). Passengers can relax on well-maintained steamboats or motor vessels as well as Limmat boats while enjoying the lovely landscapes that roll past.

For a very special experience, passengers may treat themselves to one of the Lake Zurich Navigation company’s boat cruises on various Dream Boats. Among these are the Fondue Cruise, the Steamboat Dinner or the Late Riser’s Brunch (Breakfast Boat). Whether party person, epicurean or families, there is a suitable Dream Boat for everyone.

Facts

Route: e.g. Zürich – Rapperswil – Zürich 
Distance: length of the lake to Rapperswil 28 km, total length of the lake including upper lake 42 km
Duration: 1 h 30 min, 3 h or 4 h

Excursion tips

  • Knie’s Kinderzoo (children’s zoo) Rapperswil
  • Lakeside promenade Walenstadt
  • Rapperswil, the “City of Roses” on the shores of Lake Zurich with picturesque old town and four rose gardens
  • Uetliberg – Zurich’s local mountain
  • Chocolate factory Lindt & Sprüngli

Food & Beverages

Catering services available in the boat restaurants.

Timetable

All connections here

Ticket

This route is fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) and GA travelcard.
Book Swiss Travel System tickets

Reservations

No seat reservation required – free seating.
 

General information

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Time required
2 to 4 hours (half day)
Suitable for children with age
0 to 5 years, 6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, 14+ years
Weather
Indoor
Category
Urban, Relax

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Contact

ZSG Zürichsee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft
Mythenquai 333
8038  Zürich
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)44 487 13 33
ahoi@zsg.ch
zsg.ch
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Contact

ZSG Zürichsee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft
Mythenquai 333
8038 Zürich
Phone  +41 (0)44 487 13 33
zsg.ch
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