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Withdrawn from service -- 1971 Date re-entered service after major rebuild -- 1992 Length -- 63.4m Passenger capacity -- 750 (originally 1,000) Major re-builds -- 1992 and 2006 | ||
a morning round trip between Thun and Beatenbucht (Sundays only) an afternoon round trip between Thun and Interlaken (daily) also an evening round trip between Thun and Beatenbucht (Tuesdays to Saturdays throughout the main season) | ||
| 2nd January 2023 | Last sailings of the extended 2022 season Completed 9 days of winter timetabled sailings 15-16 over the Christmas and New Year periods on Monday 2nd January, | |
| 23rd October 2022 | Last sailings of the summer season Operated sailings 15-16 from Thun to Interlaken on Sunday 23rd October | |
| 12th August 2022 | Operated her annual evening Jazz Cruise
from Thun at 1910 on | |
| 1st August 2022 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2020 on | |
| 7th May 2022 | First timetabled sailings of the season Operated her "traditional" sailings 15-16-125-126 on | |
| 2nd January 2022 | Last sailings of the extended 2021 season Completed 9 days of winter timetabled sailings 15-16 over the Christmas and New Year periods on Sunday 2nd January, | |
| 17th October 2021 | Last sailings of the summer season Operated sailings 15-16 from Thun to Interlaken on Sunday 17th October | |
| 7th July 2021 | Owing to rapidly changing low followed by high water levels on the lake, all sailings including those planned for the paddle steamer had to be suspended on Wednesday 7th July and most other dates over the next couple of weeks | |
| 28th June 2021 | The paddle steamer suffered damage to her paddle floats resulting in her having to remain at the dock for repairs on Monday 28th June | |
| 5th June 2021 | First fulltimetabled sailings of the season Following the partrial easement to the further Coronavirus precautions, all the "traditional" sailings 15-16-125-126 were operated fir thghe first time on Saturday 5th June | |
| 8th May 2021 | First reduced timetabled sailings of the season Originally planned to operate her "traditional" sailings 15-16-125-126 on | |
| 3rd January 2021 | original Last sailings of the extended season | |
| 25th December 2020 | Christmas/New Year Sailings | |
| 13th October 2020 | Last sailings of the season Operated sailings 15-16 from Thun to Interlaken on Sunday 13th October | |
| 6th September 2020 | Due to less passengers sailing on the ships during the post-Coronavirus period, the morning Niederhornexpress sailings 111-112 were suspended as an economy measure commencing Sunday 6th September until the end of her curtailed season | |
| 1st August 2020 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2020 on | |
| 4th July 2020 | First actual timetabled sailings of the season Eventually returned to service after the Coronavirus restrictions were eased on Saturday 4th July commencing with her previously advertised sailings 15-16-125-126 | |
| 9th May 2020 | First planned timetabled sailings of the season | |
| 5th January 2020 | Last sailings of the extended season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Sunday 5th January | |
| 1st January 2020 | Unusually due to a New Year fog sailings 111-112 had to be cancelled on Wednesday 1st January but the afternoon sailings 15-16 went ahead as planned | |
| 25th December 2019 | Christmas/New Year Sailings Operated timetabled services over the Christmas period commencing with sailings 111-112-15-16 on Christmas Day | |
| 13th October 2019 | Last sailings of the summer season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Sunday 13th October | |
| 16th August 2019 | Operated her annual evening Jazz Cruise
from Thun at 1910 on | |
| 1st August 2019 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2020 on | |
| 25th July 2019 | Collided with a moored yacht at Faulensee on her return evening sailing 126 on Thursday 25th July resulting in her missing her sailings the following day for safety checks | |
| 9th May 2019 | First timetabled sailings of the season Operated her "traditional" sailings 15-16-125-126 on Saturday 9th May | |
| 2nd January 2019 | Last sailings of the extended season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Tuesday 2nd January | |
| 31st December 2018 | Operated an evening
Gala Dinner Cruise from Thun at 2010 on
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| Christmas 2018 | Christmas/New Year Sailings Operated timetables sailings over the Christmas period covering sailings 111-112-15-16 daily from Christmas Day | |
| 14th October 2018 | Last sailings of the summer season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Sunday 14th October | |
| 17th August 2018 | Operated her annual evening Jazz Cruise
from Thun at 1910 on | |
| 1st August 2018 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2020 on | |
| 2nd July 2018 |
She again remained in dock
on Monday 2nd July
for further repairs leaving
mv Bubenberg to again cover sailings 15-16 She returned to service the following day | |
| 22nd June 2018 |
Owing to a "breakdown"
on arrival back at Thun after daytime sailings 15-16 on
Friday 22nd June
and her evening sailings 125-126 was covered by
mv Oberland Oberland She remained in dock the following day and her daytime and evening sailings were covered by mv Bubenberg and mv Oberland Oberland respectively | |
| 12th May 2018 | First timetabled sailings of the season Operated her "traditional" sailings 15-16-125-126 on | |
| 2nd January 2018 | Last sailings of the extended season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Tuesday 2nd January | |
| 31st December 2017 | Operated an evening
Gala Dinner Cruise from Thun at 2010 on
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| Christmas 2017 | Christmas/New Year Sailings Operated services over the Christmas period and operate timetable sailings 111-112-15-16 daily from Christmas Day | |
| 15th October 2017 | Last sailings of the summer season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Sunday 15th October | |
| 11th August 2017 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1910 on
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| 1st August 2017 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2020 on | |
| 13th May 2017 | First timetabled sailings of the season Operated her "traditional" sailings 15-16-125-126 on Saturday 13th May | |
| 7th May 2017 | First sailing of the season Planned to operate a special "Family Lunch-time Cruise" from Thun to mark 25 Years since her "Return to Service" on Sunday 7th May | |
| 2nd January 2017 | Last sailings of the extended season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Monday 2nd January | |
| 31st December 2016 | Operated an evening
Gala Dinner Cruise from Thun at 2040 on
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| Christmas 2016 | Christmas/New Year Sailings Remained in service over the Festive period and operate timetabled sailings 111-112-15-16 daily from Christmas Day | |
| 16th October 2016 | Last sailings of the summer season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Sunday 16th October | |
| 29th August 2016 | Owing to a "breakdown" all paddle staemer sailings were replaced by motor vessels for two days | |
| 12th August 2016 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1910 on
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| 1st August 2016 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2020 on | |
| 14th May 2016 | First sailings of the season Operated her "traditional" sailings 15-16-125-126 on Saturday 14th May | |
| 3rd January 2016 | Last sailings of the extended season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Sunday 3rd January | |
| 31st December 2015 | Operated an evening
Gala Dinner Cruise from Thun at 2040 on
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| Christmas 2015 | Christmas/New Year Sailings Returned to service over the Festive period and operated timetabled sailings 111-112-15-16 | |
| 18th October 2015 | Last sailings of the summer season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Sunday 18th October | |
| 14th August 2015 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1910 on
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| 1st August 2015 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 17th July 2015 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1910 on
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| 14th May 2015 | First sailings of the season Operated sailings 15-16-125-126 on Ascension Thursday 14th May | |
| 4th January 2015 | Last sailings of the extended season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Sunday 4th January | |
| 31st December 2014 | Operated an evening Dinner Cruise
from Thun at 2040 on
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| 15th August 2014 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1910 on
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| 1st August 2014 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 18th July 2014 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1910 on
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| 17th May 2014 | First sailings of the season Operated sailings 15-16-125-126 on Saturday 17th May | |
| 5th January 2014 | Last sailings of the extended season Operated sailings 111-112-15-16 on Sunday 5th January | |
| 31st December 2013 | Operated an evening Dinner Cruise
from Thun at 2040 on
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| Christmas 2013 New Year 2014 |
The paddle steamer was was rostered
to operate daily sailings
from Thin at 1010 and 1240 over the Christmas and New Year periods commencing
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| 16th August 2013 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1910 on
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| 1st August 2013 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 19th July 2013 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1910 on
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| 9th May 2013 | First public sailings of the season Unusually operated three sailings from Thun at 1010, 1240 and 1840 on Ascension Thursday 9th May | |
| 2nd January 2013 | Last sailings of the extended season The paddle steamer was rostered to operate daily sailings for the first time in many years over the Christmas and New Year periods (do you know when she last did so ?) finishing on Wednesday 2nd January 2013 and as such became the last Swiss or Italian to be in service | |
| 13th May 2012 | First public sailings of the season Operated sailings 15-16 on Sunday 13th May | |
| 12th May 2012 | First sailing of the season Operated a pre-season charter on Saturday 12th May | |
| 2nd October 2011 | Last sailings of the season Despite being planned to finish service one week earlier she finally operated sailings 15-16 on Sunday 2nd October | |
| 1st August 2011 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 29th May 2011 | First sailings of the season As a result of a pre-season charter in the morning, she entered public service earlier than originally planned and operated sailings 15-16 on the afternoon ofSunday 29th May | |
| 26th September 2010 | Last sailings of the season Operated sailings 15-16 on Sunday 26th Sseptember | |
| 23rd May 2010 | First sailings of the season Operated sailings 15-16 on Whit Sunday 23rd May | |
| 27th September 2009 | Last sailings of the season Operated sailings 15-16 on Sunday 27th September | |
| 19th September 2009 | Operated the first of two Saturday evening
Fondue Cruises from Thun at 1930 on
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| 14th August 2009 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1930 on
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| 1st August 2009 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 18th July 2009 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1930 on
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| 31st May 2009 | First sailings of the season Entered service later than 2008 and operated sailings 15-16 on Sunday 31st May | |
| 27th September 2008 | Last sailing of 2008 Operated an evening Fondue Cruise from Thun at 1850 on Saturday 27th September | |
| 21st September 2008 | Last timetabled
sailings of 2008 Operated sailings 15-16 on Sunday 21st September | |
| Owing to "rudder" problems all paddle staemer sailings were replaced by mv Bubenberg on Wednesday 20th August and the following two days | ||
| 15th August 2008 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1930 on
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| 1st August 2008 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 18th July 2008 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1930 on
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| 11th May 2008 | First sailings of
2008 Entered service slightly earlier than previous years by operating sailings 15-16 on Sunday 11th May | |
| 23rd September 2007 | Last sailings of
2007 Finished her season on Sunday 23rd September after operating sailings 15-16 afterwhich her captain retired following 39 years with the BLS | |
| 22nd September 2007 | Operated an evening Fondue Cruise from Thun at 1850 on Saturday 22nd September | |
| 15th September 2007 | Operated an evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 1930 on Saturday 15th September to replace the one cancelled by the floods on Friday 10th August | |
| 9th-12th August 2007 | Owing to flooding on the lake all sailings were cancelled between Thursday 9th August and Sunday 12th August inclusive including the planned evening Jazz Cruise from Thun on Friday 10th August | |
| 1st August 2007 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 20th July 2007 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1930 on
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| 3th June 2007 | First timetabled sailings of
2007 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 3rd June | |
| 24th September 2006 | Last sailings of
2006 Finish her season much earlier than usual and operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 24th September | |
| 23rd September 2006 | Operated an evening Fondue Cruises from Thun at 1850 on Saturday 23rd September | |
| 11th August 2006 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 2000 on | |
| 1st August 2006 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 14th July 2006 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 2000 on | |
| 4th June 2006 | First timetabled sailings of
2006 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 4th June | |
| 2nd June 2006 | First sailings of
2006 Returned to service after a major re-build and operated some special sailings on both Friday 2nd June and Saturday 3rd June to celebrate her 100th Birthday The Friday sailing was for VIPs only and the following day for those who had contributed to her re-build | |
| Autumn 2005 | Withdrawn from service for a major re-build over the winter | |
| 16th October 2005 | Last sailings of
2005 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 16th October | |
| 1st October 2005 | Operated Evening Fondue Cruises from Thun at 1910 on Saturdays 1st, 8th and 15th October | |
| 23rd August 2005 | Owing to the exceptionally high lake level, all sailings were withdrawn on Lake Thun between Wednesday 23rd August and Tuesday 30th August | |
| 12th August 2005 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 2000 on | |
| 1st August 2005 |
Swiss National Day Took part in the annual Evening Naval Parade cruise sailing from Thun at 2030 on Monday 1st August | |
| 15th July 2005 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 2000 on | |
| 24th April 2005 | First timetabled sailing of
2005 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 24th April (Swiss Navigation Day) | |
| 17th October 2004 | Last sailings of
2004 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 17th October | |
| 2nd October 2004 | Operated an Evening Fondue Cruise from Thun at 1910 on Saturday 2nd October also on the following two Saturday evenings | |
| 6th August 2004 | Operated an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 6th August | |
| 1st August 2004 |
Swiss National Day Took part in the annual Evening Naval Parade cruise sailing from Thun at 2030 on Sunday 1st August | |
| 16th July 2004 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 2000 on | |
| 25th April 2004 | First timetabled sailing of
2004 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 25th April (Swiss Navigation Day) | |
| 19th October 2003 | Last sailings of
2003 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 19th October - see webcam picture passing Hilterfingen | |
| 18th October 2003 | Operated an Evening Fondue Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Saturday 18th October | |
| 4th October 2003 | Operated an Evening Fondue Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Saturday 4th October | |
| 8th August 2003 | Operated an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 8th August | |
| 6th August 2003 | The paddle steamer terminated
her sailing 16 at
Oberhofen after hitting a swimmer on
Wednesday 6th August In consequence her evening sailings 127-128 were operated by mv Beatus | |
| 1st August 2003 |
Swiss National Day Took part in the annual Evening Naval Parade cruise sailing from Thun at 2030 on Friday 1st August | |
| 18th July 2003 | Operated an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 18th July | |
| 27th April 2003 | First timetabled sailing of
2003 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 27th April (Swiss Navigation Day) | |
| 20th October 2002 | Operated a Morning 'Breakfast' Cruise from Thun at 1000 on Sunday 20th October ..... | |
| ..... before the last timetabled sailing of the season from Thun at 1330 | ||
| 19th October 2002 | Operate an Evening 'fondue' Cruise from Thun at 1910 on Saturday 19th October | |
| 5th October 2002 | Operated an Evening 'fondue' Cruise from Thun at 1910 on Saturday 5th October | |
| 9th August 2002 | Operated an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 9th August | |
| 1st August 2002 |
Swiss National Day Operated the annual Evening Naval Parade Cruise from Thun at 2030 on Thursday 1st August | |
| 19th July 2002 | Operated an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 19th July | |
| 22nd May 2002 | Ten years old
(again) ! On Wednesday 22nd May the 96 year old paddle steamer celebrated 10 years back in service since its major restoration following 20 years laid-up by operating timetabled sailings 15-16 vice the regular motor vessel | |
| 28th April 2002 | First timetabled sailing of 2002 on Sunday 28th April | |
| 21st October 2001 | Last timetabled sailing of 2001 on Sunday 21st October | |
| 20th October 2001 | Operated an Evening 'Fondue' Cruise on Saturday 20th October | |
| 7th October 2001 | Operated a Morning 'Breakfast' Cruise on Sunday 7th October | |
| 2nd September 2001 | Operated a Morning 'Breakfast' Cruise on Sunday 2nd September | |
| 10th August 2001 | Operate an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 10th August | |
| 1st August 2001 |
Swiss National Day Operated the annual Evening Naval Parade Cruise from Thun at 2030 on Wednesday 1st August | |
| 20th July 2001 | Shortly after leaving Beatushölen on
Friday 20th July whilst
operating sailing 16 the steam engine stopped - passengers were
transferred about an hour later to the following sailing 18
(operated by mv Stadt
Thun) - the paddle steamer subsequently returned light to Thun and continued her normal roster - see news page for further details .......... | |
| .......... commencing with an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 | ||
| 13th May 2001 | Operated a morning "Breakfast Cruise" from Thun at 1000 on Sunday 13th May | |
| 29th April 2001 | First timetabled sailing of 2001 on Sunday 29th April | |
| 22nd October 2000 | Last timetabled sailing of 2000 on Sunday 22nd October | |
| 23rd September 2000 | Operated last timetabled Evening Dance Cruise of 2000 on Saturday 23rd September | |
| 11th August 2000 | Operated Evening Jazz Cruise on Friday 11th August | |
| 1st August 2000 |
Swiss National Day Annual evening Naval Parade by PS Blümlisalp and several motor vessels round Lake Thun on Tuesday 1st August | |
| 14th July 2000 | Operated Evening Jazz Cruise on Friday 14th July | |
| 30th April 2000 | First timetabled sailing of 2000 on
Sunday 30th April one week earlier than originally advertised - in time for "Swiss Navigation Day" | |
| 24th October 1999 | Last timetabled sailing of 1999 on Sunday 24th October | |
| 2nd May 1999 | First timetabled sailing of 1999 on Sunday 2nd May | |
| 25th October 1998 | Last timetabled sailing of 1998 on Sunday 25th October | |
| May 1998 | First timetabled sailing of 1998 - Can you help? | |
| October 1997 | Last timetabled sailing of 1997 - Can you help? | |
| 4th May 1997 | First timetabled sailing of 1997 on Sunday 4th May | |
| 27th October 1996 | Last timetabled sailing of 1996 on Sunday 27th October | |
| 5th May 1996 | First timetabled sailing of 1996 on Sunday 5th May | |
| 22nd October 1995 | Last timetabled sailing of 1995 on Sunday 22nd October | |
| 7th May 1995 | First timetabled sailing of 1995 on Sunday 7th May | |
| 22nd May 1992 |
The paddle steamer returnd to service after a major
Regular timetabled sailings re-commenced on Sunday 31st May - 20 years after many thought she had made her final sailing | |
| 24th April 1992 | Renovations were completed and on Friday
24th April the paddle steamer sailed out of the quarry
for tests and was found to be once again seaworthy see Bill Bohlen's blog - dated Friday 13th February 2009 for further information | |
| 1972 to 1991 | There were no sailings by any paddle steamer on the lake | |
| August 1971 | The paddle steamer was subsequently towed to a disused quarry where she could sit, rust and eventually sink.......... | |
| 1st August 1971 | Swiss National Day The paddle steamer made her final sailing - the communities around the lake were not happy that she was to be replaced by a motor vesssel the following year - ironically with the same name which had to be changed when the paddle steamer subsequently returned to service in 1992 Can you supply details of her actual timings ? | |
| Summer 1906 | The paddle steamer commenced public service, as seen in the picture taken shortly after entry into service on 31st July | |
6th January 2023
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