Top Interlaken On the Water

With crystal-clear waters surrounded by snow-capped peaks, Lake Brienz comes into its own in winter—but it can only be best appreciated from the water. On this tour, paddle out onto the lake with your guide to lead the way and take in top attractions including Ringgenberg Castle. With kayak and equipment rental included, admire unrivaled views over the Alpine scenery and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Surrounded by dense pine forests, soaring Alpine peaks, and spectacular countryside scenery, Lake Brienz offers a world of outdoor adventure on Interlaken’s doorstep. On this tour, take to the calm waters by kayak with your guide, and see the best of Lake Brienz in style. Paddle through the clear mountain waters to the 12th-century citadel of Ringgenberg Castle and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to six people.

Pit your wits against the rapids and enjoy family-friendly adventure in the Swiss countryside on this 5-hour Simme River white-water rafting experience from Interlaken. Following a safety briefing from your guide, hop into your raft by the banks of the Simme River and paddle onto the swirling class II and III rapids. Follow the flow of the river as it travels beneath soaring Alpine peaks and enjoy panoramic views over the rugged landscape. Paddle along the waterway’s winding twists and turns, and finish with a refreshing drink in Böltigen.

Prepare to get soaked as you navigate down the Lütschine River through class III-IV rapids. This half-day white-water rafting trip takes you on an exhilarating ride through the Interlaken valley before you float along tranquil Alpine waters to the Lake of Brienz. Refresh with a quick swim followed by a hot shower and coffee or beer at base camp. Numbers are limited to eight people per boat, ensuring a small-group experience with an expert river guide. Safety briefing, equipment and round-trip hotel transport from Interlaken included.

Book a small-group sunset cruise on Lake Thun, and watch the sun slipping into the water at the end of the day. With your prebooked ticket in hand, you’ll board a boat for no more than six people, and then relax as you cruise past the lake’s shoreline. Local wine and a platter of Swiss cheese are added perks.

Paraglide above the Swiss Alp peaks on a tandem flight with transport from Interlaken. At the launch spot in Beatenberg, listen to a safety talk with a small group of no more than 10 people, and then take off with a guide. Gaze down at Lake Thun and the snowy summits of the Jungfrau as you soar above the alpine landscape; the views are as breathtaking as the flight.

Float high over the Swiss Alps on this paragliding adventure from Lauterbrunnen. Flying tandem with an experienced pilot, soar over the alpine landscape of the Schilthorn and the Lauterbrunnen U-Valley. No experience is necessary; participants of all abilities are welcome. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lauterbrunnen is included.

Enjoy a tandem paragliding experience amid the mountainous scenery of the Swiss Alps. After taking off from Beatenberg, you’ll soar into the air with your pilot behind you. Feeling like a daredevil? Let the pilot try some tricks up in the air. Want to focus on the scenery? Just gaze ahead, and take in sights of Lake Thun and the alpine villages below. A safety briefing is included, along with an Interlaken hotel pickup and drop-off service.

Enhance your experience of Jungfrau’s Alpine majesty on an exhilarating full-day excursion from Interlaken to the Top of Europe. Travel to Grindelwald and board the new state-of-the-art gondola Eiger Express to the Eiger Station. Then change into a cogwheel train up the Jungfraujoch pass and arrive at Europe’s highest railway station, known as the 'Top of Europe'. Absorb magnificent panoramas of snow-capped Alpine spires; gaze at the jagged peak of Europe’s largest glacier; and explore a fairytale ice palace while enjoying illuminating commentary from your guide.

Get to know the fun side of Interlaken through its bars, and meet some new people at the same time. This popular pub crawl visits the bars of the mountain town that are popular with locals and visitors alike. Highlights of the evening crawl include live music, tequila, and some of the best beer in town.

Soak up the scenery of the Swiss Alps on this 6-hour e-bike tour of Lauterbrunnen Valley. Aided by a motor-powered electric bike, pedal your way through the ‘Valley of the 72 waterfalls’, passing tranquil forest trails, sweeping gorges and traditional alpine villages. Stop along the way to admire the glacial waters of Luetschine River, walk behind Staubbach waterfall and marvel at the mighty Trümmelbach falls, then finish your adventure with a delicious picnic lunch of Swiss specialties.

Ascend to the summit of the Schilthorn with a gondola ticket that also includes admission to the mountain’s Thrill Walk, Bond World exhibition, and entry to the 360° Restaurant Piz Gloria — an eatery that rotates as you eat. Use your time at the top to visit the alpine attractions and soak up views of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau peaks. Just show your voucher at the Stechelberg valley station for a relaxing mountain day out.

Skip a cliché trip to a pizzeria, and head out by private boat to enjoy pizza and beer instead. You’ll order the pizza as you cruise, pick up your food from a dock-side pizzeria, then return to the water to admire the sights of Lake Thun as you eat. Swim stops and photo points are among the highlights of the route.

Combine fine wine and fondue with a Lake Thun sunset during a private evening boat cruise. Bookable for your personal group of up to six people, the experience lets you see the lakeside sights more intimately as you cruise past Spiez Castle, Thun Castle, and more. Commentary and fondue prep are covered, leaving you free to focus on the sights.

Gstaad, Rougemont and the Saanenland are beloved holiday destinations during the summer. You can find a wide range of different summer activities in Gstaad and Rougemont. Everyone can find something to enjoy between gastronomy, relaxation, sport activities and walks. We also organise food tastings on request in a marvellous environment, the Hansifang chalet in the Meielsgrund valley.

Full-day tour Lake Brienz! Tour the prettiest lake in Switzerland and discover amazing scenery. Approach the famous Giessbachfälle waterfall to within 10 feet, then alight and cross the bridge that spans the waterfall. Explore the village of Iseltwald (voted one of the top 12 prettiest Swiss villages), where lunch can be purchased. Swim, tan, relax. Learn to navigate & steer. Lake Brienz is famous for the following: its limestone lake floor allowing for unique light reflection resulting in a spectrum of turquoise water colors. Its waterfall. Its traditional villages. The surrounding mountains allowing for extraordinary views. This tour is unique because it's the only one that offers to discover beautiful Switzerland in a very different way, that is by starting out from the lakes! Perfect for groups that want to experience something off the beaten track. It includes hotel pick-up, transfers, boat and skipper rental, sightseeing, navigation & relaxation.