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

  • Quest62548173241
    June 6, 2026 at 7:02 AM
    To repeat
    Excellent brunch, good environment
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  • G2180RFjohna
    June 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
    Delicious pizzas
    Friendly staff who speak most languages. A bit quiet when we arrived but was getting busier as the evening progressed. Pizzas were very good, tasty and well made. Desserts were also good.
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  • Ngo052018
    June 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM
    Budget and staff friendly camping site next to the beautiful river!
    We were here 5/22-5/26. It is a budget and staff friendly camping site next to the beautiful river. The location is close to train station so it is the best choice if you travel by train (I think no one would drive if travel to Swiss). Facility as of 5/2026 is clean, kitchen is not bad. The best way to save money is book direct in their website. The only thing negatively is the loudly noise at night due to the floor made by wood with busy evening people near shared bathrooms area. Try to avoid cabin # 8 if you are assigned/ request to switch cabin if you could. Understanding, this is very reasonable for its budget friendly price. if you stay more than 2 nights then book in advance 4 months recommended.
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  • Fearless61264815500
    June 5, 2026 at 9:51 AM
    Amazing Thaifood
    We are from Thailand We had an amazing experience at Little Thai Restaurant. The Pad Thai was absolutely delicious, perfectly balanced with authentic flavors, and the Panang curry was rich, creamy, and full of depth. The highlight for me was the crispy duck—perfectly cooked with a great texture and flavor. On top of the food, the service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommended if you’re looking for great Thai food and excellent hospitality! One of the Best in Switzerland
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  • annarK7523EL
    June 5, 2026 at 9:07 AM
    super cute cafe!
    Adorable and good vibes. Food and coffee were awesome and reasonable (for Switzerland prices lol)
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  • 244robinh
    June 5, 2026 at 3:15 AM
    Lisa, our server was outstanding!!!
    Great food, pizza was excellent. Our server Lisa was phenomenal. Very friendly and accommodating place.
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  • davewareware
    June 4, 2026 at 6:16 PM
    Recommended
    Very good food and friendly staff. Very recommended
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    June 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
    Sapori worth to try
    The atmosphere and the service were outstanding and the food excellent. Very tasty and recommendable!
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  • R2206KIannao
    June 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
    Best meal in Switzerland
    This was undoubtedly the best meal we had in Switzerland - everything from the friendly welcome, to Philip's outstanding service, to the delicious food and drink and the lovely table by the window, were superb. My asparagus risotto was gorgeous - a combination of perfectly cooked asparagus and vegetables, my husband's pulled pork burger he described as 'unctuous'! We shared an unusual and very tasty starter of tortellini with beetroot and and simply had to finish with a chocolate fondue - with a fabulous selection of fresh fruit, marshmallows, dried fruit and nuts. Swiss cider to drink. This was a meal we shall certainly remember for a very long time - the perfect finale to a great holiday.
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  • ruthwH4535GB
    June 3, 2026 at 12:47 PM
    Fab find!
    Fabulous find. Lovely iced chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries. Friendly staff - great place to relax.
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  • FrancisMimiLay
    June 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
    Nice Location
    Nice hotel. Centrally located. Room was a little on the small side. We decided to upgrade our room after seeing the room we booked was quite small and decor was very similar to ibis styles. The suite we upgraded to was a little bigger with outdoor patio which we didn’t get to use as it was raining. Breakfast was limited, not a huge selection.
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  • FrancisMimiLay
    June 3, 2026 at 10:29 AM
    Loved the suite
    Very conveniently located near the train station. Easy 15mins walk. Friendly staff throughout. The corner suite was a very spacious room with huge bathroom. Good size balcony with a table and 2 chairs. Free mini bar was provided upon check in but does not get replenish if you stay more than one night. Breakfast was limited compared to other hotels we’ve stayed in Switzerland. The suite we booked had beautiful street and park view where we can watch the paragliders land. Would definitely return and highly recommend this hotel.
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  • 613lyndaf
    June 3, 2026 at 10:27 AM
    The best hotel in Interlaken!
    Everything about this hotel is phenomenal!! The perfect location with an incredible view of Jungfrau and paragliders all day long. The hotel itself is gorgeous! The pool and spa are awesome! The restaurants and food are amazing!! The staff is incredible! A special thanks to Stefano and Dragan at the Concierge, Pop and Rigzin at the Spa, Allen, the incredible manager at Sappori who does it ALL with a smile on his face always, and Francisca and her amazing breakfast staff!!! Everyone and everything was incredible! I can’t recommend this enough! Easy transport everywhere and an incredible home to return to for rest and recharge before the next adventure! Thank you!!
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  • theresiasvensson1992
    June 3, 2026 at 7:58 AM
    Amazing stay! The staff did an amazing job and offered the best service.
    Amazing stay! The staff did an amazing job and offered the best service. The room was clean and the whole facility felt luxurious. We tried a few restaurants and the spa, and everything was really good. A special thank you to the concierge staff who helped with booking things and recommendations. You did an amazing job 😍
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