Self-Guided Rafting Trip on the Aare River from Uttigen near Thun

Enjoy a typically Swiss experience: go rafting on the Aare River from Uttigen near Thun!

Upper Aare (6-seater) | 3 hour raft rental

2 options available from €154

Book your activity

From€198/ group
2.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 6 years-old and up

Practical information

Go rafting near Thun and explore the Aare River with your friends!

  • The price applies to ONE RAFT that accommodates 6 people: 1 raft (6 people)
  • Distance : 18 km (11.2 miles)
  • River section : Uttigen - Bern

Course of events

You can take breaks whenever you like.

  • Meeting with the instructors.
  • Safety briefing.
  • Equipment.
  • Depart from Uttigen near Thun, right next to Uttigen station, then raft down to Camping Eichholz, near Bern.

To return, simply disembark from the boat upon arrival, where someone will be present to assist you and provide guidance.

Alternatively, you have the following options:

  • Take a scenic walk of approximately 30 minutes to Bern Train Station. From there, you can board a train directly to the office located at Uttigen train station.
  • If you prefer, you can extend your swim a bit further and then proceed with a 10-minute walk to reach the train station. This option combines a 10-minute swim followed by a 10-minute walk, leading you back to either Bern or Interlaken.
  • Another possibility is to walk a short distance to Tram Station Wabern, which only takes a couple of minutes. The tram will then transport you to Bern Station.
Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

All equipment must be returned to Camping Eichholz by 6 p.m. at the latest.

Meeting point:
Aareschlauchboot, Stationsstrasse, 3628 Uttigen (just next to the train station)
Spoken languages:German, English, French
Included
  • Raft
  • Life vest
  • Paddle
  • Luggage transfer to Bern
Excluded
  • Transfer to starting point
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Sports shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Picnic
  • Bottle of water