Dampfschiff Blümlisalp vor dem Niesen auf dem Thunersee

Steamboat Blümlisalp

This venerable lady is a nostalgic double-deck saloon steamer from the Belle Époque, with modern technology, a cosy atmosphere and great comfort.

The original steamboat is perfect for events, corporate events, banquets, cocktails and evening trips. The boat has two decks with large rooms, a pretty ladies' room and cabins for a «Tête-à-Tête» or for group work.

Capacity

Capacity overview

Catering capacity (Meals) 156
Catering capacity (Aperitif / snacks) 171

Catering capacity details

Number of seats per area

Saloon main deck 55 m2 64
Rotunda (main deck) 55 m2 12
Ladies' saloon 6 m2 6
Wheelhouse cabins 8 m2 2 x 8
Panoramic restaurant (upper deck) 30 m2 52
Smokers' saloon (upper deck) 8 m2 6
Number of banquet seats * 156
* with buffet the seat number is reduced to 146

Infrastructure

Equipment on the boat

Disabled facilities (Disabled toilet, wheelchair-accessible main deck) yes
Public address system yes
DVD player (with -R/RW, +R/RW, Photo CD) yes
CD player yes
MP3 connection yes
Microphone sockets (Saloon 1st + 2nd cl., entrance, stairs to upper deck) yes
Cordless microphone (2 channels) yes

Technical specifications

Things to know about the boat

Passenger capacity 750 people
Year of construction 1906
Renovation 1992 und 2006
Built by Escher Wyss, Zürich
Length over all 63.45 m
Width over all 13.30 m
Propulsion Escher Wyss, 2-cylinder compound engine: 478 kW
Speed 25 km/h
Onboard power supply 230/400 Volt

Information about barrier-free travel

OK:GO – Self-determined travel with mobility restrictions

The initiative OK:GO is committed to supporting tourism service providers in Switzerland to gather and publish information about the accessibility of their offerings and services. This makes travel planning easier for people with disabilities, senior citizens, and families with small children, providing a benefit to everyone.

Check the accessibility information of this ship here.

Link zu OK:GO Zugänglichkeitsinformationen