Meeting point
Hightide Kayak School
Am Quai 1, 3806 Bönigen
Summer Kayak Tour
3 hr
Turquoise lake
Historic sites
Hidden beaches
Season:
May October
Departure Times
09:1513:1513:20
17:15
(Jun-Aug)
Key info
Our guides speak German & English
Total duration about three hours with preparation.
Two hours of paddling with breaks.
Photos by the guide included.
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone drawn to places that still feel untouched.
Discover Lake Brienz in summer from a kayak.
On this half-day tour, you will paddle for about two hours across Lake Brienz in a kayak. Your guide will lead you along steep cliffs, to hidden beaches, and to Ringgenberg Castle. To finish, you will cross the lake and return to Bönigen.
Itinerary
Meeting points Meeting point
Meeting point is at the Hightide Base in Bönigen by the lake. Bus 103 takes you directly from Interlaken Ost to the Bönigen See stop. Better to be a few minutes early than late.
Briefing
Greeted by your guide and introduced to the schedule. Then you receive your kayak, life jacket, wetsuit, and optionally a paddle jacket. After a brief introduction to technique and safety, you are ready to start.
Walk to the Shore
Just a few steps to the shore of Lake Brienz.
Activity
For two hours, you will paddle across the turquoise Lake Brienz. The route follows the northern shore, past steep cliffs, small beaches, and Ringgenberg Castle. Later, you will cross the Lütschine and enjoy an unobstructed view over the deep lake with its surrounding mountains. At the end of the tour, you can practice simple rescue techniques or play some games in the water if you like.
Back in Bönigen
At the base, you return your equipment. Photos taken by the guide capture your tour.
What's included
Kayak and paddle
Free photo package
What to bring
Swimwear
Towel
Change of clothes
Water shoes
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.
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Frequently asked questions
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Yes, kayaking is fun even in the rain. Only thunderstorms or very strong winds may lead to cancellation or rescheduling.
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Hightide Kayak School, Am Quai 1, 3806 Bönigen. Opposite the Bönigen See bus stop, 10 min from Interlaken Ost.
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Yes, lockers are available and included in the tour price. Large enough for backpacks and shoes.
Full answer Yes, expect to get splashed. Sit-on-top kayaks are open, and with games and an optional swim stop, you will get at least a little wet.
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Quick-drying swimwear or synthetic sportswear, no cotton. We provide splash jackets and wetsuits if needed.
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