The speedy steamer
Built in 1913 by Escher Wyss in Zürich, PS Gallia carries the Latin name of France and represents a traditional homage to French guests in Central Switzerland. Powered by a massive two-cylinders steam engine and thanks to a sleek hull design, Gallia has always been the fastest lake steamer in Europe and can reach speeds up to 31 km/h.
The ornate dining salon is styled in a Francophone Empire style and is perfectly suited for fancy functions, such as weddings. Comprehensively refurbished in 2004, this popular steamboat is also a classic summer ship with its fresh-air upper deck with expansive sun awning.
Special Features
Magnificent Escher Wyss steam engine
Elegant Belle Époque saloon in a French Empire style
The cozy cabin on the upper deck, ideal for intimate gatherings with seated space
| Capacity | 900 passengers |
|---|---|
| Crew | 6 people |
| Ship type | Salon steamer |
| Builder | Escher Wyss, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Maiden voyage | 23 July 1913 |
| Overhauls | 1953, 1979, 2004 |
| Engine | 2-cylinder steam |
|---|---|
| Propulsion | 2 paddle wheels with 9 buckets each |
| Top speed | 31.5 km/h |
| Weight | 325.4 t |
| Performance | 798 KW |
| Total length | 63.00 m |
| Total width | 14.50 m |
Rates for passengers in addition to the quoted amount for the group: CHF 18.00/person for the first hour + CHF 3.00/Person for each additional hour
| 1 hour |
Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat |
CHF 5'200.00/ CHF 5'700.00 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours |
Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat |
CHF 7'300.00/ CHF 8'050.00 |
| 3 hours |
Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat |
CHF 9'400.00/ CHF 10'350.00 |
| 4 hours |
Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat |
CHF 11'500.00/ CHF 12'650.00 |
| every additional hour |
Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat |
CHF 2'100.00/ CHF 2'100.00 |
![[Translate to English:] Das Dampfschiff Gallia auf dem The steamship Gallia on the lake. In the background mount Rigi can be seen.. Im Hintergrund ist die Rigi zu sehen](https://www.lakelucerne.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/a/9/csm_240709_DS_Gallia_11_26d2c87ea5.jpg "Steamboat Gallia and Rigi")
