A DISCOVERY TOUR THROUGH THE VARIED RIVER LANDSCAPE OF THE AARE
The guided boat ride in an inflatable raft on the Aare from Thun to Bern offers not only numerous chances to swim but also a gorgeous view of Bern’s Alpine panorama.
A break halfway through for refreshments turns this tour into a real day excursion. catering service can be booked for the boat ride upon request.
The grand finale is the entrance into the city of Berne, where rafters are welcomed by the view of the Parliament Building and Bern’s Old Town.
The tour is ideal for all ages thanks to the rafts comfortable seating and stability, making it easy to get on and off.
Certified, local boat guides ensure that the entire ride is a safe and unforgettable experience.
The tour is ideal for companies, clubs, school classes, families and private groups.
A break halfway through for refreshments turns this tour into a real day excursion. catering service can be booked for the boat ride upon request.
The grand finale is the entrance into the city of Berne, where rafters are welcomed by the view of the Parliament Building and Bern’s Old Town.
The tour is ideal for all ages thanks to the rafts comfortable seating and stability, making it easy to get on and off.
Certified, local boat guides ensure that the entire ride is a safe and unforgettable experience.
The tour is ideal for companies, clubs, school classes, families and private groups.
Highlights
- Very stable and large river boats
- Lifejackets with collar and maximum buoyancy
- Daily program selectable (starting time, intermediate stop etc.)
- Lifejackets with collar and maximum buoyancy
- Daily program selectable (starting time, intermediate stop etc.)
Costs
From 10 persons on : CHF 60.-/person
7 - 9 persons : CHF 600.- private boat
5 - 6 persons : CHF 95.-/person
1 - 4 persons : CHF 380.- private boat
including :
- lifejackets
- paddles
- waterproof bags for personal effects on each boat
- one professional guide on each boat
On request there is a vehicle available to take your personal equipment from Thun to Berne.
(Costs for vehicle and driver 190.- CHF).
7 - 9 persons : CHF 600.- private boat
5 - 6 persons : CHF 95.-/person
1 - 4 persons : CHF 380.- private boat
including :
- lifejackets
- paddles
- waterproof bags for personal effects on each boat
- one professional guide on each boat
On request there is a vehicle available to take your personal equipment from Thun to Berne.
(Costs for vehicle and driver 190.- CHF).
Meeting Point
Thun “Schwäbis“, Schwäbisstrasse 58, 3613 Steffisburg (map)
By train from Thun Main Station :
Local train Thun - Konolfingen, platform 18, Stop “Schwäbis“, stop on request after one minute !
Schedules online : www.sbb.ch
By bus :
Citybus STI number 4 departing from the train station, getting off at “Hauptkaserne“
(two minutes walk to the meeting point).
Schedules online : www.stibus.ch
On foot :
Starting at the train station of Thun, walking towards the old town until you reach the river Aare.
Follow the river left side downstream and you will arrive directly at the meeting point next to the "Regie’s bridge"
(about 15 minutes walking distance).
By train from Thun Main Station :
Local train Thun - Konolfingen, platform 18, Stop “Schwäbis“, stop on request after one minute !
Schedules online : www.sbb.ch
By bus :
Citybus STI number 4 departing from the train station, getting off at “Hauptkaserne“
(two minutes walk to the meeting point).
Schedules online : www.stibus.ch
On foot :
Starting at the train station of Thun, walking towards the old town until you reach the river Aare.
Follow the river left side downstream and you will arrive directly at the meeting point next to the "Regie’s bridge"
(about 15 minutes walking distance).
Arrival
Berne Schwellenmätteli, Dalmaziquai 9p, 3005 Berne (map)
The train station Berne is a ten minutes walk away.
The train station Berne is a ten minutes walk away.
Equipment | Duration
Equipment : clothing and equipment suitable to the weather conditions.
Time on the river is about 3 hours.
(Suncream, warm clothing and protection against rain and wind, swimsuit, water shoes, etc.)
Time on the river is about 3 hours.
(Suncream, warm clothing and protection against rain and wind, swimsuit, water shoes, etc.)
Aare | Info
Activity could be canceled due to security reasons.
Hydrological data
Hydrological data
Contact | Bookings | Vouchers
AAREBOOTSFAHRTEN.CH
Schwäbisstrasse 58
CH-3613 Steffisburg
Phone : 004179 357 92 57
E-Mail: info@aarebootsfahrten.ch
Schwäbisstrasse 58
CH-3613 Steffisburg
Phone : 004179 357 92 57
E-Mail: info@aarebootsfahrten.ch