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Meeting Point Aare Rafting Trip
Einwasserungsstelle Aarefahrt, 3613 Steffisburg
Aare Rafting
4 hr
2.5–3 hours on the river
Trip from Thun to Bern
Disconnect while floating on the water
Season:
May August
On request
Departure times
09:3014:15
Key info
Our guides speak German & English
Float on and in the most iconic river of Switzerland.
Possibility to request a smaller, discounted boat as an additional option
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking to spend time outside and unplug as a group.
Let the gentle current of the Aare carry you as green banks and wide horizons leisurely pass by.
Drift from Thun to Bern in a raft. Along the way, you can float alongside the boat in the clear water, gaze over meadows and forests, and simply enjoy the rhythm of the river. Accompanied by experienced guides, the trip is a relaxed summer experience.
Itinerary
Meeting points Meeting Point in Thun
Meet your guide at the agreed location in Thun 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. Here you will receive your equipment and can prepare for the tour.
Preparation
The guide explains the course of the trip, demonstrates safe handling of the boat, and gives tips for swimming alongside the boat.
Trip on the Aare
Drift with the current from Thun towards Bern. Along the way, you will have time to swim, float, and enjoy the scenery.
Arrival in Bern
The tour ends directly in Bern. Here you can let the summer feeling linger or continue your day in the city.
What's included
Boat & Guide
Storage box for personal items
What to bring
Swimwear
Towel
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Snacks and drinks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog.
Activity-specific weather info
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Frequently asked questions
Articles
You need swimwear, motivation, and the desire for team action. Everything else provided on site. No prior knowledge required. Just willingness to participate.
Full answer In Switzerland you find a suitable river for every level. The Lütschine offers sporty whitewater (WW III–IV) for experienced paddlers. The Simme is ideal for beginners, families, and non-swimmers. Anyone seeking a very relaxed experience floats down the Aare, enjoys the landscape.
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Check-in. Equipment. Safety briefing. Then onto the water. You will paddle in a team through rapids. Listening to the guide. Feel the river up close. At the end, often a jump into the lake. Return to base. View tour photos.
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You do not need any rafting experience. As long as you can listen, feel comfortable in the water, and are willing to help, you can start. Guides show all of the important things. The rest comes along the way.
Full answer For easy tours, swimming is not required, but helpful. You wear a life jacket. The guide provides close supervision. For more difficult whitewater tours, confident swimming is necessary.
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