Schwanau Island on frozen Lake Lauerz with snow-covered mountains and a clear blue sky.

Fondue magic island Schwanau

Christmas dinner featuring cheese or meat fondue, including a train and boat ride

An atmospheric evening awaits you on the fairytale island of Schwanau in Lake Lauerz in November and December. Enjoy a relaxing journey on the Treno Gottardo or the Voralpen-Express to Lake Lauerz. After an idyllic boat trip to the island, enjoy a welcome drink by the crackling fire before a delicious fondue evening begins in the island restaurant. Whether it's a creamy cheese fondue or a hearty meat fondue - in this unique setting of lake and mountains, every variation is a special treat.

Included in the experience:

  • Return journey on the Treno Gottardo or Voralpen-Express from Zurich, Basel, Lucerne, St. Gallen or Locarno to Lake Lauerz

  • Cheese or meat fondue (incl. mulled wine aperitif, salad punch and surprise dessert) for dinner incl. reserved seats

  • Return journey by electric boat to Schwanau Island

  • 1 coffee, tea or hot chocolate on the Treno Gottardo or Voralpen-Express

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Cheese fondue

Meat fondue

Winter highlights on the island of Schwanau

Festive Christmas menu

Start the evening with a mulled wine aperitif in the open air, followed by a festive Christmas menu featuring a salad, a fondue of your choice and a surprise dessert.

Fondue to suit your taste

Choose between a classic cheese fondue with bread, potatoes and pears, or a hearty meat fondue with a selection of meats, side dishes, sauces and mustard fruits.

A unique island experience

Even the journey there is an experience in itself: you’ll travel by motorboat to Schwanau Island and, after a short walk, reach the idyllically situated restaurant in the heart of Lake Lauerz.

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