Ticket Ufenau shuttle from Pfäffikon

4.65 reviewsBooked 12×Pfäffikon SZOperated by Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBBWeather

Ride the shuttle across Lake Zurich between Pfäffikon and Ufenau Island

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointAnlegestelle Fährterminal Pfäffikon SZ, 8808 Pfäffikon (Freienbach)

Tour stops

3 stops

  1. The shuttle departs from the boat landing in Pfäffikon and crosses Lake Zurich.

    Discover Pfäffikon SZ
  2. There’s time on the island for a walk through vineyards and wetlands.

    Discover Ufenau Island
  3. The shuttle takes you back across the lake to Pfäffikon.

    Discover Pfäffikon SZ

Highlights

  • Enjoy your trip across Lake Zurich from Pfäffikon to the island of Ufenau and back
  • Take a walk over the natural jewel island of Ufenau
  • Enjoy the moorlands and vineyards on the island
  • Discover Pfäffikon and its surroundings from the lake side
  • With the GA travelcard, Swiss Travel Pass and SBB Day Passes, you can travel for free

Description

With this ticket, you can use the shuttle on Lake Zurich between Pfaeffikon and Ufenau Island. Within the 24 hours that your ticket is valid, you may travel this route and stay as long as you like on Ufenau Island. If you wish, you can also take the boat to Rapperswil and return to Pfaeffikon by train.

Practical information:

  • Suitable for: wheelchair users, strollers, dogs (over 30 cm with a second class dog ticket)
  • Bicycle transport is not guaranteed (bike ticket required)

Swiss Activities Tip

Ufenau Island is the largest Swiss island not connected to the mainland by a bridge. It features a very idyllic landscape and protected nature. You can see beautiful vineyards and moorlands. Popular sights include the Einsiedeln Monastery founded in the 10th century with the Black Madonna and the Church of Peter and Paul from the 12th century.

Traveling with a wheelchair

All passenger ships on Lake Zurich are wheelchair accessible.

  • Travel in a wheelchair in second class (MS Panta Rhei also offers first class)
  • Max width for wheelchairs is 80 cm
  • MS Bachtel does not have wheelchair-friendly toilets
  • Staff assist at all stops with boarding if needed

Inclusions

  • 15 - minute boat ride from Pfäffikon and back (ZVV zones 180, 181)

  • Any length of stay on the island within the time window of 24 hours

  • Dog ticket

  • Veloticket

Meeting point

Anlegestelle Fährterminal Pfäffikon SZ, 8808 Pfäffikon (Freienbach)

8808 Freienbach

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Important information

  • Please check the timetable in the SwissActivities app on the day of travel. The ticket is non-refundable if you miss the last shuttle.

Reviews

4.6

5 Reviews

CHMarianne12 May 2026

Unfortunately, the taxi boat didn't operate, but Mr. Flückiger kept me very well informed and offered a shuttle boat ride back and forth as a single passenger. It’s a great option to get from Pfäffikon to Ufenau, with excellent parking facilities. Despite the bad weather, the service was pleasant.

CHEmanuel Zbinden13 Aug 2025

A well-thought-out system with this shuttle. Regular trips between Pfäffikon and the island. Plus, a boat ride like this is always a special experience. We'll definitely do it again. Also, having a meal at the island restaurant is a MUST. A wonderful experience.

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Provider

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