The Limmat River Cruise is a scenic tour along the river that passes through Zurich old town and along the gold coast of Lake Zurich in the city.

The one way tour from the Swiss National Museum (near Zürich main station) to the Zurihorn lakeside park takes 25 mins. From there you can walk back to the city on the lakeside promenade.

Or ride the boat back to your starting point. The full loop is about 50 mins.

You can get on/off anywhere along the route. Here are the stops in order:

1. Zürich Landesmuseum (See)

2. Zurich Limmatquai

3. Zurich Störchen

4. Zürich Bürkliplatz (See)

5. Zürihorn (See)

6. Zurich Bellevue (See)

7. Zürich Landesmuseum (See)

Check schedule on SBB.ch

The new riverboats are electrically powered, air-conditioned, and wheelchair accessible.

Tickets

The boat is covered by the Zone 110 public transport ticket that also covers trams and buses in Zürich city.

Best to buy your ticket on the SBB Mobile App or ticket machines before you board. Discount with Swiss Half Fare Card.

The boat is free with Swiss Travel Pass and Zürich Card.

Common uses

• Short scenic ride

• Evening walk along Lake Zurich gold coast promenade to Zurichhorn. Then return by boat to Bellevue or Landesmuseum.