Verkehrshaus der Schweiz: Classics

Das Dampfschiff Rigi vor der Halle Schifffahrt mit einer Familie, die das Verkehrshaus besucht.

DS Rigi - The iconic steamboat

The Rigi steamship has been one of the museum's main attractions since the Swiss Museum of Transport opened in 1959. It is the oldest surviving smooth-deck side-wheel steamer in the world.

The three lives of DS Rigi

1861: The DS Rigi as a smooth-deck steamer in Lucerne

1935: The DS Rigi as a saloon steamer for tourists

1995: The DS Rigi as a museum restaurant

2021: The DS Rigi as an interactive contemporary witness

1861: The DS Rigi as a smooth-deck steamer in Lucerne

When it was commissioned in 1848, the DS Rigi was mainly used to transport goods on the Gotthard route between Flüelen and Lucerne. The large free surface was used for the transportation of goods and animals. animals.

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Learning materials for the DS Rigi

Our learning materials offer worksheets and supplementary documentation on the exhibition for different age groups.

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