Blümlisalp, Paddle steamer in Thun, Switzerland
The Blümlisalp is a paddle steamer on Lake Thun and one of the last operating vessels of its kind in Switzerland. The boat measures about 60 meters long and travels regularly between several stops around the lake during the warmer months.
The vessel was built in 1906 and served as an important transport for people and goods on the lake for many decades. In the 1990s it underwent major restoration work to ensure its survival for future generations.
The steamer represents Swiss maritime tradition on Lake Thun and shows how water transport once connected communities in this region. Today it remains a gathering place where visitors experience how people have traveled these waters for generations.
The steamer can be easily reached from several stops around the lake where regular sailings depart throughout the day. The best time to visit is during the warmer months when the full schedule of daily sailings is in operation.
The boat can navigate through a special canal into the city center of Thun, allowing passengers to observe the shift between urban and natural landscapes. This connection is unusual for such a large vessel and makes the journey particularly memorable.
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