Limmat River cruise
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Limmat River Cruise - by Monika Keller on Google
Description
ZSG, the public boat operator on Lake Zürich, runs 55mins cruises on the Limmat River between the Landesmuseum and the Zürichhorn pier taking in sights such as the main churches (Grossmünster, St Peter's, Fraumünster), the city hall and the Opera from glass-roofed motorized boats. There is no live commentary because this is actually a ferry service that also picks up passengers at various stops along the way.
Access & Transport
Boats for the river cruise depart from the Zürich Landesmuseum, next to the Swiss National Museum, a 3mins walk from the Zurich HB (train station) and Bahnhofquai tram stop (4, 11, 13, 14, 17)
Instructions & Recommendations
On weekdays the cruise takes place every 30mins but on weekends and public holidays, only once every 60mins. The timetable can be found online: https://www.zsg.ch/en/timetable-prices/downloads/timetable-brochures
Environmental & Social
This is actually a public transport service and the diesel boats are in the process of being replaced with electric ones (1 out of 3 done at the time of this review) - so we deem this activity environmentally neutral.
Conclusion
The "cruise" by SVG on the Limmat River offers excellent views of both riverbanks and a short incursion onto Lake Zurich. If you don't need all the comfort of a traditional cruise this is an excellent option - though not a year-round one.
Key positive
A different way of discovering Zurich Old Town
Super competitively priced (especially for Zurich)
Key negative
Can be hot in the summers
No live commentary and several stops
Suitability
The boats are not wheelchair (or pram) accessible
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Start of Season 1:Mar, 01
MONDAY10:45 - 17:45
TUESDAY10:45 - 17:45
WEDNESDAY10:45 - 17:45
THURSDAY10:45 - 17:45
FRIDAY10:45 - 17:45
SATURDAY13:20 - 17:45
SUNDAY13:20 - 17:45
Start of Season 2:Oct, 21
MONDAY -
TUESDAY -
WEDNESDAY -
THURSDAY -
FRIDAY -
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