Wilhelm Tell, Historic paddle steamer restaurant in Lucerne, Switzerland
Wilhelm Tell is a retired paddle steamer operating as both a restaurant and museum ship, permanently anchored in Lucerne's bay. The vessel contains multiple dining rooms including a captain's salon and anchor room, with outdoor terraces that accommodate up to 150 guests.
The vessel was built in 1908 and originally served as a passenger steamer on the lake. Its captain's salon retains the original Art Nouveau design from the early 1900s.
The restaurant celebrates Swiss food traditions with multiple cheese fondue varieties available in winter months, paired with regional beef and fish dishes. Diners encounter this culinary heritage in spaces that reflect the vessel's connection to the lake and its past.
Visitors can explore different deck levels and dining areas throughout the ship, including sections below the main deck level. The layout allows guests to experience the vessel's interior design while dining in various atmospheric settings.
The ship's former passenger cabins have been converted into dining areas where guests are surrounded by period details. The lowest dining section sits in the original cargo hold, offering an unexpected sense of being within the vessel's depths.
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