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WELCOME ON BOARD LAKE ZURICH AND RIVER LIMMAT CRUISES

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LONG ROUND TRIPS EXCURSION TIPS

AU PENINSULA WINE MUSEUM

Boat station: Halbinsel AuInfo: The Wine Museum on the Au Pen-insula offers a fascinating insight into the history of wine growing around the shores of Lake Zurich. Behind the mu-seum is a small vineyard, cultivated by traditional grape-growing methods. Website: weinbaumuseum.ch

UFENAU ISLAND

Boat station: Insel UfenauInfo: Ufenau is the largest island in Switzerland not connected to the main-land by a bridge. Since 965 Ufenau has been owned by the Benedictine mona-stery of Einsiedeln. Well worth a visit – the two medieval churches on the island. Website: www.ufnau.ch

CHILDREN’S ZOO RAPPERSWIL

Boat station: RapperswilInfo: The Knie Children's Zoo in Rapperswil is where kids connect with wildlife. Several hundred animals thrive in pleasant surroundings, and feeding camels and elephant rides are just two of the many attractions on offer. Website: knieskinderzoo.ch

RAPPERSWIL OLD TOWN

Boat station: RapperswilInfo: The landmark attraction of Rapperswil is its medieval castle. But the town is also famous for its pic-turesque promenade and rose gardens. Attractive cafes and restaurants also invite visitors to linger longer.Website: rapperswil-zuerichsee.ch

SHORT ROUND TRIPS EXCURSION TIPS

BÜRKLIPLATZ MARKETS

Boat station: Zürich BürkliplatzInfo: From flea to farmers, from art to the choicest cheeses – Bürkliplatz (opposite the ZSG boat station) is the popular venue for open-air markets held at regular intervals during the year.Website: buerkli-flohmarkt.ch / zuercher-maerkte.ch

FIFA WORLD FOOTBALL MUSEUM

Boat station: Zürich BürkliplatzInfo: The FIFA World Football Museum is the home of football history. Over 3000 square metres, it offers a unique insight into the world's most popular sport. Highlight exhibit is the original FIFA World Cup trophy.Website: fifamuseum.com

LINDT & SPRÜNGLI

Boat station: ZürichhornInfo: For chocolate lovers, a visit to the Lindt & Sprüngli factory is a mouth-watering "must". The company enjoys world-renown for its fine products. You can visit the Chocolate Shop – and even create your own product.Website: lindt.ch

CHINESE GARDEN

Boat station: ZürichhornInfo: The Chinese Garden is a gift from the Chinese metropolis of Kunming, Zurich's twin city. The garden – which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary – is an inviting oasis of calm in Switzerland's largest city.Website: chinagarten-zuerich.ch

Zürich Card:

Transport + Museums + Tours+ Boat Cruises+ Restaurants + Nightlife+ Shopping+ Family Offers+ Wellness= CHF 27 (24 h) = CHF 53 (72 h)Benefit from free travel on local public transportation, as well as many more price reductions. Available at the Tourist Information at Zurich Main Station, at Zurich Airport, and at all SBB points of sale. ➡ zuerich.com/zuerichcard

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UNIQUE CRUISES EVENTS ON BOARD

PARTY & ENTERTAINMENT

80s Party CruiseSAT, 11.05, 20.07 / 20.00 h

90s Party CruiseFRI, 28.06, 02.08 / 20.00 h

2000s Party CruiseSAT, 15.06, 14.09 / 20.00 h

Country CruiseFRI, 24.05, 21.06, 19.07, 30.08 / 20.00 h

Hüttengaudi CruiseFRI, 18.10. / 20.00 Uhr

Murder Mystery CruiseSAT, 24.08, 21.09, 19.10, 16.11, 30.11, 07.12 / 20.00 h

Noche de Cuba CruiseSAT, 08.06 / 20.00 h

Rompe CruiseSAT, 03.08 / 20.00 h

Salsa CruiseSAT, 18.05, 01.06, 22.06, 27.07, 17.08, 07.09 / 20.00 h

German Hits CruiseFRI, 12.07, SAT, 04.05, 25.05, 29.06, 31.08, 05.10 / 20.00 h

Silent Party CruiseFRI, 14.06, 25.10 / 20.00 h

Appenzell Music CruiseSAT, 23.11 / 20.00 h

FUN & FESTIVE

1 August Cruises (Swiss National Day)THU, 01.08 / various departures

New Year's Eve CruisesTUE, 31.12 / 20.00 h

Swiss Nautical DaySUN, 05.05 / various departures

Zurich Festival CruisesFRI, 05.07 / SAT, 06.07 / various departures

FOOD & MORE

BBQ CruiseTHU, 27.06, 25.07, 29.08, 26.09 / 19.15 h

Beer & Dine CruiseSAT, 14.12 / 20.00 h

Build-your-Burger CruiseEvery THU, 16.05, 23.05, 06.06-20.06, 04.07-18.07, 08.08-22.08, 05.09-19.09 / 19.15 h

Cheese Fondue CruiseEvery TUE, 01.10-17.12. / 19.15 h

Hot Stone Grill CruiseEvery WED, 05.06-23.10, 20.11-18.12 / 19.15 h

Fondue Chinoise CruiseEvery THU, 03.10-19.12 / 19.15 h

UNIQUE CRUISES EVENTS ON BOARD

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FOOD & MORE

Late Riser CruiseEvery SUN until 26.05., 06.10.-15.12., plus 19.04., 22.04., 30.05. / 10.30 Uhr

Summer Brunch CruiseEvery SUN, 01.06-30.09, 10.06, 01.08 / 10.30 h

Sunset CruiseDaily, 01.05-30.09 / 17.30 h

FAMILIES & CHILDREN

Kids' Craft CruiseSUN, 01.12 / 11.00 h

Kids' Concert CruiseSUN, 17.11 / 14.30 h

Mother's Day Lunch CruiseSUN, 12.05 / 11.30 h

Santa Claus CruiseSAT, 07.12 / 14.10 h

Zurich Festival Family CruiseSAT, 06.07 / 20.30 h

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RIVER LIMMAT CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

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1 Swiss National MuseumOur country’s cultural history.

2 Zurich main railway stationThe largest in Switzerland (1871).

3 Urania Police StationArtistically designed entrance hall.

4 Urania ObservatorySee the stars – from the highest wine bar in Zurich.

5 Schipfe In the Middle Ages an important trading point for merchandise.

6 Lindenhof Ancient Roman site in Zurich – and a beautiful vantage point.

7 Hotel zum Storchen: 4-star hotel with a 650-year history.

8 St. Peter's ChurchEurope's largest clock tower (8.7 metres in diameter).

9 Meisen Guild HouseHistoric rococo interior with rare porcelain collection.

10 Fraumünster Church Famous for stained glass windows by Chagall and Giacometti.

11 Stadthaus Zurich's City Hall and a popular venue for exhibitions.

12 Frauenbadi Daytime swimming pool (women only). Public bar in the evening.

13 Bauschänzli Once part of the city's fortifications – now a popular beer garden.

14 Opera HouseThe Zurich Opera House (1891) also stages ballet productions.

15 Water ChurchSite of the executions of Saints Felix and Regula by the Romans.

16 Grossmünster Zurich's renowned landmark church.

17 Rathaus (Town Hall) Reminiscent of the Renaissance palaces of the early 16th century.

18 Predigerkirche 13th century church in the style of a Romanesque basilica.

19 Zurich UniversityThe first state-founded university in Europe (1833).

20 ETH Zurich Renowned science, technology and engineering university (1855).

ROUND TRIP AND LIMMAT PRICESSHORT ROUND TRIP

Class Adults Children (6+) Valid (16+) Half-fare ZVV ticket travelcard

2nd class only CHF 8.80 CHF 4.40 Single ticket 110 + 140 + 150 (2h) Day ticket 110 + 140 Day ticket 110 + 150

LONG ROUND TRIP / UPPER LAKE ROUND TRIP

Class Adults Children (6+) Valid (16+) Half-fare ZVV ticket travelcard

1st class CHF 42.80 CHF 21.40 All zones 2nd class CHF 26.00 CHF 13.00 (9 o’clockPass)

RIVER LIMMAT CRUISE

Class Adults Children (6+) Valid (16+) Half-Fare ZVV ticket travelcard

2nd class only CHF 4.40 CHF 3.10 Single ticket 110 (1h) or Zürich Card

UNIQUE CRUISES

Class Adults Children Valid ticket (12+) (6+)

One class only Culinary cruises from CHF 25.00 from CHF 12.50 ZSG special Entertainment cruises from CHF 32.00 from CHF 16.00 ZSG special

Canton St. Gallen

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Felsenegg804 mAerial cableway from Adliswil15 minutes

Pfannenstiel Ridge853 m

75-minute hike from Meilen

Mount Bachtel1115 m

Mount Säntis 2502 m

Forch682 m

S18 trainfrom Zürich Stadelhofen

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Buchberg 631 m

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Pfäffikon SZ

Richterswill

Wädenswil

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Käpfnach brown-coal mineguided tours

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RedFactory

WädiBrewery

Uetikonvineyards

AlpamareWater park Children’s

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RigiblickFunicular

DolderFunicular

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Water Jet101 m ↑

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Shoreline 87.6 km

Distance Zurich - Rapperswil 28 km

Distance Rapperswil - Schmerikon 14 km

Deepest point: Herrliberg - Oberrieden 136 m

Total surface area 88.66 km2

Etzel1908 m2-hour hike from Pfäffikon (Schwyz)

Lindt & SprüngliChocolate factory2-minute walkfrom boat station

Wine Museum2-minute walkfrom boat station

Rapperswil CastleRose gardens and museum

2-minute walk from boat station

Ufenau IslandThe largest island in Switzerland notconnected to the mainland by a bridge

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Chinese Garden

Heureka sculpture(Jean Tinguely)

Opera House

Kunsthaus Art Museum

Grossmünster Church

BürkliplatzMarket

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RIVER LIMMAT CRUISES

Discover the delights of Zurich on a River Limmat cruise. The route offers fine views of the most attractive sights in the city’s historic old town quarter.

SUMMER

Dates: daily from 7 April to 20 October 2019Departures: hourly from / to the Swiss National MuseumDuration: approximately 1 hour

Good-to-know: No gastronomy. You can get on and off the boat at all landing stages along the route.Detailed timetable: zsg.ch/limmat

UPPER LAKE ROUND TRIP

This day-long round trip links the lively Lake Zurich with the more mystical upper lake. Our tip: an upper lake round trip on one of our steamboats.

SUMMER

Dates: daily from 7 April to 20 October 2019Departures: 11.30 h from / to Zürich BürkliplatzDuration: approximately 7.5 hours

Good-to-know: On-board restaurant. You can also make the trip into the upper lake from / to Rapperswil

Detailed timetable for Lake Zurich round trips: zsg.ch/roundtrips

SHORT ROUND TRIP

This round trip operates daily from Bürkliplatz to Thalwil / Erlenbach. And back again. Perfect for visitors wanting to enjoy a short time relaxing on the water.

SUMMER

Dates: daily from 7 April to 20 October 2019 Departures: every 30 minutes from 9.10 to 18.40 h (May to September until 19.40 h.) from / to Zürich BürkliplatzDuration: approximately 1.5 hours

WINTER

Dates: daily from 21 October 2019 to 4 April 2020Departures: 12.40 and 14.10 h from / to Zürich Bürkliplatz Additional round trips at weekends and on public holidays.Duration: approximately 1.5 hours

Good-to-know: Summer: On-board restaurant. Winter: Monday to Friday no gastronomy – Saturdays and Sundays on-board restaurant. You can get on and off the boat at all landing stages along the route.