Wilhelm Tell

The Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer extends for 63 meters along Lake Lucerne, featuring traditional steam-powered propulsion mechanisms and passenger accommodations.

The paddle steamer dates from an era when steam-powered vessels served as primary transportation links between communities around Lake Lucerne in Switzerland.

This vessel carries the name of Switzerland's national hero and represents a preserved example of maritime engineering within the Swiss cultural property registry.

Passengers can board the Wilhelm Tell at multiple points around Lake Lucerne, with regular departures scheduled throughout the navigation season.

The Wilhelm Tell maintains its original steam-powered paddlewheel system while meeting modern safety standards for passenger transportation on Lake Lucerne.

Location: Lucerne

Length: 63 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Lucerne

Address: Schweizerhofquai

GPS coordinates: 47.05413,8.31158

Latest update: March 25, 2025 07:33