Round trip Obersee from Rapperswil by boat
Take the boat across the Upper Lake Zurich (Obersee). The trip includes a circular route between Rapperswil and Schmerikon with all additional stops.
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Tour stops
3 stops
The cruise starts at the boat station in Rapperswil.
Discover Rapperswil-JonaAt the upper end of the lake, the boat turns around and heads back.
After the round trip, the boat docks again in Rapperswil.
Discover Rapperswil-Jona
Highlights
- Enjoy a boat ride on the Upper Lake Zurich
- Discover the villages and their surroundings from the lakeside
- Visit the beautiful Rose City of Rapperswil
- With the GA, the Swiss Travel Pass, and the SBB day passes, you travel for free
- Use the ticket for 24 hours on all transport in the valid ZVV zones 180, 181, 182, 183
Description
With this ticket, you take the boat on Lake Zurich Upper (Obersee) between Rapperswil and Schmerikon. The boat's pure sailing time is approximately 3 hours. On the onboard restaurant, you can purchase food and drinks.
The boat operates only once daily, so you should not disembark during the trip if you wish to complete the full circuit by boat.
Since this ticket is valid for 24 hours, you can also use it for other journeys with public transport in ZVV zones 180, 181, 182, 183. This includes buses and trains.
Practical information:
- Suitable for: wheelchair users, pram users, dogs (over 30 cm with a second-class ticket for dogs)
- Bicycle transport is not guaranteed (a bicycle ticket is required)
Traveling with a wheelchair
All scheduled boats on Lake Zurich are wheelchair accessible.
- Travel in a wheelchair in second class (MS Panta Rhei also offers first class)
- Wheelchair width must not exceed 80 cm
- MS Bachtel does not have wheelchair-accessible toilets
- Staff will assist with boarding at all piers if needed
Inclusions
approx. 3:00 hours boat tour
Ticket for the ZVV zones 180, 181, 182, 183
Meeting point
Anlegestelle Fährterminal ZSG, 8640 Rapperswil
Rapperswil ZSG, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona, Schweiz
Important information
- This ship runs only once daily, departing Rapperswil at 11:00 (getting off along the way is not recommended as continuing the journey by ship is not possible)
- Check the timetable on the travel day via the SBB website or app. The ticket is non-refundable if you miss the ship.
Provider
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Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB
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The boat was dirty on the passenger deck. First-class ticket sold, but only second class was offered.
Roger
1 Jun 2026
Really lovely circular tour. Unfortunately, there are no refreshments available and it is not accessible for people with disabilities.
Alexandra
25 May 2025