A ferry service is documented as being in exist as far back as 1500. The current service has been running since 1905, however when World War II broke out, Switzerland closed the border and the ferryboat service did not run during the war.
Historically, a ferry service has existed since at least 1500. This current service began in 1905; however, during World War II, Switzerland's border closure resulted in the cessation of the ferryboat service.