Switzerland & Austria Travel Articles
Boat Travel

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Buy Swiss, Austrian, and other European rail passes in your local currency before you leave home. (Some passes are valid on boats.)

General Information

Lake steamers
Cruise Switzerland's lakes on commuter boats and historic paddlewheelers. The boats often stop near railway stations, and in most cases you can travel free with your Swiss Pass.

Itineraries/Excursions

Boat Cruises from Biel/Bienne
Tour three lakes, a canal, and a river. (You can even bring a bicycle along.)

Lake Lucerne by steamer
Cruise 3-1/2 hours to Fluelen, or combine shorter segments with train transportation as you explore Switzerland's most popular lake.

Lake Zürich by steamer
Cruise two hours to Rapperswil, the historic "town of roses," or sample the Zürisee's attractions aboard a breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner boat.

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