Rhine & Lake Untersee Cruise
Overview
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Take the scheduled boat through eastern Switzerland and cross the border between Switzerland and Germany along the way. On 50 kilometres you glide from the Rhine over the Untersee to Kreuzlingen on Lake Constance.
The Rhine & Lake Untersee Cruise at a glance
The scheduled boats operate between Schaffhausen and Kreuzlingen from April to October. The route leads over 50 kilometres through 2 countries, past Stein am Rhein, Steckborn and the island of Reichenau. Special themed cruises such as the Bird's Eye Cruise, the Sunset Cruise or the Radio Munot Disco Ship complement the regular timetable.
What to experience
Driving from Kreuzlingen to Schaffhausen (3-4 hours)
Hop on the scheduled boat in Kreuzlingen and cruise down the Rhine through eastern Switzerland. You glide over the Untersee, past the island of Reichenau and through the small town of Stein am Rhein with its painted facades. In Diessenhofen you drive under the covered wooden bridge and past vineyards until Schaffhausen comes into view.
- Good to know: At low tide, an adapted timetable applies, which can be viewed online.
- Tip: Combine the trip with a visit to the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall.
Visit the island of Reichenau (1–2 hours)
From Stein am Rhein you drive across the Untersee towards the island of Reichenau. On the way you will see Arenenberg Castle on the Thurgau bank, once the residence of Napoleon Bonaparte's descendants. Then the lake opens up and the UNESCO World Heritage Island comes into view. On land, you will visit 3 Romanesque churches and buy vegetables directly from the farm.
- Good to know: The island of Reichenau is located on German territory.
- Tip: Get off in Mannenbach and visit the Napoleon Museum.
Experience themed cruises and events on board
In addition to the scheduled cruises, the URh offers brunch cruises on the Untersee, bird-watching cruises with expert guidance through the Wollmatinger Ried nature reserve, sunset cruises, a disco ship and many other events. Groups book a tour of the shipyard in Langwiesen and get an insight into the work behind the scenes.
- Good to know: Themed cruises only take place on selected dates. Find out more online.
- Tip: Reserve the brunch ship in good time, places are limited.
General information
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April - October
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| Accessibility |
Partially accessible
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Discover the surroundings
Address
Schweizerische Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Untersee und Rhein AG
Freier Platz 8
8200
Schaffhausen
Switzerland