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BLS Schifffahrt AG

A travelling location with a vision. BLS Schifffahrt combines panoramic views, movement and professional infrastructure. Whether a company event, presentation or celebration, an extra trip on Lake Thun creates distance from everyday life and turns the lake itself into a stage.

On the lake

Up to 375 persons

12 Boats

All year round

Passenger boat on Lake Thun with a view of the Bernese Alps

Space for ideas on the water

A ship as an event location opens up new perspectives. As mountains, vineyards and shores pass by, an atmosphere is created that encourages dialogue and makes events special. The fleet comprises 12 ships, including two historic paddle steamers.

  • 12 ships with different room sizes
  • Up to 375 people depending on the ship
  • All year round on Lake Thun
Business guests raise a glass over dinner by Lake Thun with a view of the Alps

Infrastructure that travels with you

A solid basic infrastructure is available on board for banquets, aperitifs or seminars. Daylight is a matter of course on all ships. Furnishings can be customised depending on the ship. Catering is implemented directly on board, individual wishes are possible.

  • Standard technology available
  • In-house catering
  • Flexible seating arrangements depending on the ship
Oberhofen Castle on Lake Thun

Panorama as a supporting programme

The lake becomes part of your event. Flexible departure and arrival points along Lake Thun make planning easier. The passing mountain panorama of the Jungfrau Region provides a backdrop that is constantly changing and naturally accompanies conversations.

  • Flexible moorings
  • Historic paddle steamers available
  • Seasonal catering options such as fondue or barbecue

Event rooms on the BLS ships

From the large seminar room to the meeting room. All rooms are clearly structured and bright. From historic steamships to modern motorised vessels. Each trip has its own character. ©BLS Schifffahrt.

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DS Blümlisalp - main deck

Passenger boat on Lake Thun with a view of the Bernese Alps

DS Blümlisalp - main deck

Historic saloon on a paddle steamer with a classic ambience.

  • Area: 55 m²
  • Capacity: up to 64 people banquet
  • Special feature: Nostalgic ambience, historic steamboat journey
02

MS Berner Oberland - Main deck

Oberhofen Castle on Lake Thun, with a sightseeing boat and panoramic views of the Alps

MS Berner Oberland - Main deck

Spacious salon for larger events.

  • Area: 160 m²
  • Capacity: up to 300 people standing, 152 banquet, 63 seminar
  • Special feature: Versatile use for presentations and banquets
03

MS Stadt Thun - Main deck

Oberhofen Castle & MS Stadt Thun

MS Stadt Thun - Main deck

Classic ship atmosphere for medium-sized companies.

  • Area: 80 m²
  • Capacity: up to 110 people banquet
  • Special feature: Combination of indoor and outdoor area
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MS Schilthorn - main deck

A boat on Lake Thun with a panoramic view of the Alps in crisp winter weather

MS Schilthorn - main deck

Flexible salon for different formats.

  • Area: 114 m²
  • Capacity: up to 120 people standing, 108 banquet, 32 seminar
  • Special feature: Suitable for aperitifs, seminars or banquets
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Other ships in the fleet

A bright seminar room with views of Lake Thun and the Alps

Other ships in the fleet

Modern motor vessels and historical units with variable room sizes.

  • Area: depending on the ship
  • Capacity: up to 376 people
  • Special feature: Flexible furnishings, daylight, passing landscape
Personal advice from Thun-Thunersee Tourism

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We support you with personalised advice, a regional network and an eye for the big picture. This allows you to maintain an overview and quickly find the right setting for your event.

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