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description: "Raise the anchor, cast off and simply relax. Take a picturesque cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz. The majestic mountain sides and idyllic stretches of the riverbank make for the perfect natural surroundings. Glide across the lake’s waters on the boat and recharge your energy in the sunshine. Ahoy there!Current Operating Conditions on Lake BrienzTransportation Not Guaranteed:Due to low water levels, only a limited number of passengers can be transported. Transportation cannot be guaranteed.Wheelchair Access Not Available:Currently, only low-water docks are operational at the Ringgenberg, Niederried, and Oberried landing stages. These are accessible only via stairs and are therefore not wheelchair-accessible. At the Iseltwald and Bönigen landing stages, boarding and disembarking are only possible via very steep access paths.As of October 17, 2026* * *Let the wind blow through your hair, feel the sun on your face and hear the lapping of the waves. A cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz will allow you to truly relax and let the passing beauty of nature work its magic. On the way, the captain repeatedly steers the boat towards the jetties of picturesque villages. If you’re hungry or thirsty, why not enjoy some refreshments in the on-board restaurant? The cruise takes you past beautiful landscapes, a mysterious island and the mighty thundering Giessbach waterfall. The deep turquoise colour of Lake Brienz is particularly impressive.Take a cruise for two, alone, with family or with friends. Take advantage of unique offers to experience unforgettable moments on the lake at any time of the year. A highlight on Lake Brienz is a trip on the nostalgic paddle steamer “Lötschberg”.Your highlights at a glanceRelax on the turquoise waters of Lake BrienzMountain panoramas and the beauty of nature from the waterNostalgic trips on the steamboat “Lötschberg”Refreshments available in the on-board restaurantUnforgettable special and evening trips availableTo ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please noteBoats operate on Lake Brienz daily from April to early DecemberConsult the timetableTickets available at the Tourist Office, at the jetties and on board the boatsPoint-to-point journeys, half-day or full-day excursions available"
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BLS cruises on Lake Brienz
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BLS cruises on Lake Brienz – relax and enjoy the experience

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Marvel at unique landscapes and thundering waterfalls

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**Raise the anchor, cast off and simply relax. Take a picturesque cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz. The majestic mountain sides and idyllic stretches of the riverbank make for the perfect natural surroundings. Glide across the lake’s waters on the boat and recharge your energy in the sunshine. Ahoy there!** 

### **Current Operating Conditions on Lake Brienz**

**Transportation Not Guaranteed:**

- Due to low water levels, only a limited number of passengers can be transported. Transportation cannot be guaranteed.

**Wheelchair Access Not Available:**

- Currently, only low-water docks are operational at the Ringgenberg, Niederried, and Oberried landing stages. These are accessible only via stairs and are therefore not wheelchair-accessible. At the Iseltwald and Bönigen landing stages, boarding and disembarking are only possible via very steep access paths.

As of October 17, 2026

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Let the wind blow through your hair, feel the sun on your face and hear the lapping of the waves. A cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz will allow you to truly relax and let the passing beauty of nature work its magic. On the way, the captain repeatedly steers the boat towards the jetties of picturesque villages. If you’re hungry or thirsty, why not enjoy some refreshments in the on-board restaurant? The cruise takes you past beautiful landscapes, a mysterious island and the mighty thundering Giessbach waterfall. The deep turquoise colour of Lake Brienz is particularly impressive.

Take a cruise for two, alone, with family or with friends. Take advantage of unique offers to experience unforgettable moments on the lake at any time of the year. A highlight on Lake Brienz is a trip on the nostalgic paddle steamer “Lötschberg”.

### **Your highlights at a glance**

- Relax on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz
- Mountain panoramas and the beauty of nature from the water
- Nostalgic trips on the steamboat “Lötschberg”
- Refreshments available in the on-board restaurant
- Unforgettable  available

### **To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note**

- Boats operate on Lake Brienz daily from April to early December
- Consult the
- Tickets available at the Tourist Office, at the  and on board the boats
- Point-to-point journeys, half-day or full-day excursions available

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Openings

Boat service from April to the beginning of December
(Please note the current timetable on www.bls-schiff.ch/en/ and the station opening times www.bls-schiff.ch/en/contact-help/boat-landing-stages)

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General information

- Bus stop available

Eligibility

- Suitable for any weather
- for Groups
- for Class
- Pet allowed
- Suitable for the Elderly
- for Children of all Ages
- Suitable for Pushchair

Other Furnishing/Equipment

- Children Entertainment Corner (indoors)
- Toilet
- Baby Change
- Handicapped accessible WC
- Barrier-free access

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Mastercard, Twint, Visa

Accessibility

**General Information on Accessibility**

**October 14, 2026 - Limited Accessibility Due to Low Water Levels**

Currently, only the low-water docks at the Ringgenberg, Niederried, and Oberried landing sites are accessible. These are accessible exclusively via stairs and are therefore not wheelchair-accessible.
At the Iseltwald and Bönigen landing stages, boarding and disembarking are only possible via very steep access paths. It is possible that these landing stages may also have to switch to the low-water piers in the coming days (no longer wheelchair accessible).

Further information is available on the  website under “”.

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BLS Schifffahrt AGLachenweg 19

3604 Thun

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Interlaken Tourismus

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