Aare Boat Outdoor Interlaken

Outdoor Interlaken: an inflatable dinghy ride along the Aare

cayak / canoe / boat
river rafting
summer

Paddle the boat from Thun to Bern

Begin your inflatable dinghy ride in Thun and glide through the crystal-clear waters of the Aare to Switzerland’s capital Bern. Jump into the river to cool off and feel the pleasant freshness of the water against your skin. Along the way, you can admire the beauty of the passing landscape. Trees line the riverbank and the high peaks of the Bernese Oberland rear up in the background.

Ready to cool off on a warm summer’s day? “Aarebötlä”, as the inflatable dinghy rides are affectionately known by the locals, is a popular summer pastime. Enjoy the boat ride from Thun in the company of professional guides and feel-good music. Along the way, you can watch the landscape as it passes you by, with its green trees, mountain backdrop and finally, the parliament building in Bern: the Federal Palace of Switzerland. Enjoy a fun and refreshing boat trip on the Aare!

Your highlights at a glance

  • Take an inflatable dinghy from Thun to the Swiss capital Bern
  • Enjoy a refreshing swim in the Aare en route
  • On-board music
  • Great summer experience for groups and families with kids from 8 years

To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note

  • The dinghy ride lasts 4 hours
  • No prior experience needed
  • Bring your bathing costume, waterproof camera and a change of clothes
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Private boat for 16 people or individual bookings available


Good to know

Openings

May – September

Eligibility

  • for Groups

  • for Class

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Debit Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

Social Media

License (master data)

Interlaken Tourismus
License: Attribution, ShareAlike

Reviews

  • AndyStucki
    March 7, 2026 at 11:42 AM
    A new favorite place!!
    Here with my Family, 4of us, Warmly welcomed and served up to point! Less crowded area but not least a place to go! I really recommend! Best view, warm feeli‘n location, very friendly, food and drinks are excellent!
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  • 445carrief
    March 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM
    Gluten free dining at its finest!
    Amazing food, great service. We had a gluten free pizza, gluten free bolognese and the chicken cacciatore and it was heaven. best food during our entire trip.
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  • mateof992
    March 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
    Not a single complaint.
    Eat at sapori. You can’t go wrong by choosing to stay here. Laundry service crazy expensive tho
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  • Go_For_Experiences
    March 5, 2026 at 10:49 AM
    Fabulous stay!
    Our stay was nothing short of fabulous. The room with the amazing view over Jungfrau, the state-of-art Spa and its vast facilities & treatments, kids club (probably best we have ever seen!), delicious cuisine at Sapori and La Terrasse! The service is outstanding and we really enjoyed our stay! Thank you.
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  • 14margaretl
    March 3, 2026 at 10:32 AM
    Nervous as hell to absolutely amazed
    Truly amazing experience. I admit to being terrified at the thought but once we ran off the edge and started flying the feeling was incredible. Fantastic pilot made me feel safe at all times. Don't miss it-its the experience of a lifetime.
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  • MacleodB54
    March 3, 2026 at 7:54 AM
    Great location for station.
    This hotel was booked as part of a guided tour and was chosen due to its proximity to the train station. It was very clean and tidy with comfy beds and a great shower/bath. The breakfast was good with a reasonable amount of choice and was buffet style. Coffee and tea facilities in the room. The staff were lovely and very helpful. It provided us with a great base and walking distance to restaurants and bars as well as the station. Very pleased.
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  • sjtulloch
    March 2, 2026 at 6:10 AM
    Underwhelming food
    The food was over priced and not great, the entertainment can be overwhelming. if you like loud and too much then this is the place for you, otherwise I’d stay clear
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