Steamboat Schiller

The iconic steamer

Built in 1906 and named after the famed German poet, PS Schiller is one of the most beloved steamboats in Switzerland. With its elegant appearance, tall funnel and bright red paddle wheels it has a particularly graceful appearance. The 1st Class salon on the main deck features Art Nouveau decorations and marvellous wood paneling.

This beautiful steamboat is a classic summer vessel and best suited for medium-sized festive events or relaxed receptions during the warm season.

Special Features

Sulzer steam engine

Art Nouveau Dining saloon

Cozy upper deck cabin

Information about the ship

Seating capacity

Main deck bow	24
Main deck - Saloon	90
Total	114
Number of Saloon	2

Technical data

Capacity	900 passengers
Crew	6 people
Ship type	Salon steamer
Builder	Sulzer, Winterthur
Maiden voyage	21 May 1906
Overhauls	1952, 1977, 2000

Engine	2-cylinder steam
Propulsion	2 paddle wheels
Top speed	28 km/h
Weight	302.4 t
Performance	515 kW
Total length	63.00 m
Total width	14.05 m

Infrastructure / Audio

Wheelchair toilet	yes
Baby change	yes
Play table for kids	no

Loudspeakers	yes
Audio	Radio / CD
iPod	yes
Wireless microphone	yes
Electronic presentation equipment/beamer	no

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