Restaurant Dampfschiff
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Why go
- Outdoor seating by the Aare, at Hofstettenstrasse 20 in Thun
- The creative cooking of the house, with Swiss and Mediterranean dishes served at table
- The wine list, available as a PDF on the restaurant's own website
Opening hours
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Good to know
Good for
- Families High chairs are available for small children.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian options are available.
Booking a table
- Reservations are accepted. Call 033 221 49 49.
- The restaurant reopens on 14 November 2026 under new tenants.
Atmosphere
- A stylish restaurant for modern food, in a historic building by the river.
History
It became closely tied to the rise of steamboat travel. Since then, its hosts have shaped the house with their own ideas.
- 1805Began as a landing house on the Aare.
- 1831The Knechtenhofer brothers turned it into a guesthouse and inn.
- 2000Reopened after careful restoration.
Sources: Restaurant Dampfschiff, Historisches Restaurant… · Impressum | Dampfschiff · Restaurant Dampfschiff: menu (its own site) · checked 2 Nov 2026
- Website
- dampfschiff-thun.ch/
- Phone
- +41 33 221 49 49
Questions and answers
Where is Restaurant Dampfschiff and how do I get there?
Restaurant Dampfschiff is at Hofstettenstrasse 20 in Thun, on the Aare river. The address is the only route information the sources give.
What are the opening hours of Restaurant Dampfschiff?
It is open Monday, Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 to 17:15 and 17:45 to 22:00. On Friday and Saturday it is open 11:30 to 17:15 and 17:45 to 23:00.
Do I need to book a table at Restaurant Dampfschiff?
Reservations are accepted. You can call the restaurant on 033 221 49 49 to book a table.
Does Restaurant Dampfschiff have vegetarian and gluten-free dishes?
Yes. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on the menu at Restaurant Dampfschiff.
Can children visit Restaurant Dampfschiff?
Yes. High chairs are available at Restaurant Dampfschiff for small children.
Does Restaurant Dampfschiff have outdoor seating?
Yes, outdoor seating is available at Restaurant Dampfschiff by the river. Free Wifi is also offered to visitors.
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