A ride aboard a Swiss paddle steamer

It’s the 175th anniversary of Lake Thun’s passenger boat service. Even though motor engines have replaced steam power, the Blümlisalp is still going strong. A ride on the paddle steamer is an enjoyable experience for tourists and day-trippers alike. (Michele Andina, swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on August 6, 2010 - 16:24

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A documentary and animation filmmaker from Bern, Michele studied film at Zurich University of the Arts. He's been a swissinfo.ch video journalist since 2004 and has a special interest in developing new video formats for mobile viewing, mixing animation and documentary styles.

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