MySwissAlps.com features ads, commercial and non-commercial Lötschberg steam boat on Lake Brienz late Sept
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Hello, My son and bride are visiting Switzerland in late September (short honeymoon and first time visit to my homeland!). They will be traveling between Zurich and Wengen on September 25. I have suggested they travel the scenic route via Lucerne, Brienz, Interlaken, and on to Lauterbrunnen then Wengen. Sailors, they would love a ride on the wonderful Lotschberg – paddlewheel steamship that crosses Lake Brienz. I’m having a difficult time trying to decipher the boat schedule on the BLS website to determine when and if the Lotschberg crosses the lake. Or perhaps it’s not sailing in the autumn. I would appreciate your help and any other suggestions. Thank you in advance. (They’ll have Swiss Travel Passes)
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The information on the BLS Schifffahrt (BLS railways company boats) website indicates that the Lotschberg operates only until 18 September, so your date is a bit too late.
The other BLS paddle steamer Blumlisalp operates until the end of October on the Thunersee. Once at Wengen it would be easy for them to travel to the Thunersee for the day and ride on the Blumlisalp.
Historic lake boats tend to be used only in the main summer season and are shut down in winter to protect them from weather etc
Hi RegulaBC,
You can read more about the boats on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun here: http://www.myswissalps.com/boatlakebrienz and http://www.myswissalps.com/boatlakethun.
Even if the steam boats are not operating, they can still enjoy boat trips. Boats are there with a reduced schedule.
Ildiko
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