--- title: "A Boat on the great lakes: Private Experience, Austria & Switzerland | Avellera" url: https://avellera.com/experiences/a-boat-on-the-great-lakes/ description: "A private charter on Lucerne, Brienz, Thun or the Wolfgangsee. Skipper, catering and the route left open, with the mountains standing over the water on every side." language: en --- # A Boat on the great lakes The Lakes · Chartered · May to October In short A Boat on the great lakes is a private charter on Lake Lucerne, Lake Brienz, Lake Thun or the Wolfgangsee, with skipper, catering and the route left open, and mountains standing over the water on every side. It runs from May to October, and Avellera arranges it as part of a tailor-made journey through Austria and Switzerland. By Clemens & Kamilla Sengwein-Réti, Co-Founders A private charter on Lucerne, Brienz, Thun or the Wolfgangsee. Skipper, catering and the route left open, with the mountains standing over the water on every side. [Add it to my trip idea](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=20) Book a call **Where**: Austria & Switzerland **When**: May to October **Collection**: On the Water **How**: Private, arranged by Avellera as part of your tailor-made journey Good to know ## Frequently asked questions ### Can you charter a private boat on Lake Lucerne? Yes. With A Boat on the great lakes, Avellera charters a private boat on Lake Lucerne, or on Lake Brienz, Lake Thun or Austria's Wolfgangsee, with a skipper and catering on board and the route left open. The mountains stand over the water on every side. Avellera arranges the charter as part of a tailor-made journey. ### When is the best time for a private lake cruise in the Alps? A Boat on the great lakes runs from May to October. Early summer shows snow still on the peaks, midsummer suits swimming stops and long lunches, and autumn brings clear light and quieter water. Avellera picks the lake and the date to suit your route through Switzerland or Austria and the weather of the day. ### How do I add a private lake charter to a trip to Switzerland or Austria? Tell Avellera your travel dates and wishes, and the Vienna team builds A Boat on the great lakes into a private, tailor-made journey through Switzerland and Austria, together with hotels, transfers and guides. Choose Lucerne, Brienz, Thun or the Wolfgangsee. Planning is free, and the online planner on avellera.com returns a personal trip idea and PDF right away. Journeys with this experience ## Where it fits best Hiking & lakes ### Lakes and trails of Slovenia & Carinthia Ljubljana 2 · Bled 3 · Wörthersee 3 - Pletna boat to Bled Island - The Soča Valley with a mountain guide - Lake Weissensee on foot **Best time**: May to Oct **Getting around**: Private transfers door to door **9 days** · 8 nights from **US$ 5,400** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/slovenia-carinthia-lakes/ Switzerland ### The best of Switzerland Lucerne 2 · Interlaken 3 · Zermatt 2 · Zurich 1 - Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe - A private VIP gondola facing the Matterhorn - The Glacier Express in first class **Best time**: Jun to Sep, Dec to Mar **Getting around**: Swiss Travel Pass in first class, luggage forwarding **9 days** · 8 nights from **US$ 6,300** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-switzerland/ Austria ### The best of Austria Vienna 4 · Salzburg 3 · Hallstatt 2 · Wachau 1 - A palace concert just for you - Lake Hallstatt by electric boat, before the crowds - Wachau cellars with a winemaker **Best time**: May to Oct, December **Getting around**: Railjet first class and private transfers **11 days** · 10 nights from **US$ 6,600** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-austria/ [All 21 journeys](https://avellera.com/journeys/) On the Water ## More signature experiences 17 The Wachau · By Water ### [The Wachau by boat and glass](https://avellera.com/experiences/the-wachau-by-boat-and-glass/) Along the river past Aggstein castle and terraced vineyards to Dürnstein, and a tasting in a cellar held by one family for generations. **Season**: April to October **Base**: Lower Austria [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/the-wachau-by-boat-and-glass/) 18 Austria · The Danube ### [A Yacht and hidden bays](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-yacht-and-hidden-bays/) A small private yacht, a skipper who knows which side channels are worth the detour, and champagne on deck. Lunch or dinner served on board, wherever you stop. **Season**: May to September **Base**: Vienna & the Wachau [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-yacht-and-hidden-bays/) 19 Vienna · The Old Danube ### [An Island on the Old Danube](https://avellera.com/experiences/an-island-on-the-old-danube/) Silent electric boats out across the water, a private concert on the island, a wine tasting as the light drops, and dinner served where the city cannot reach you. **Season**: May to September **Base**: Vienna [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/an-island-on-the-old-danube/) [All 36 experiences](https://avellera.com/experiences/) Get in touch ## Make it part of your journey [Start planning · 3 minutes · free **Create my trip idea** With this experience, right away.](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=20) 30 minutes · video or phone **Book a call** Talk to Clemens in Vienna.