Aare rafting for 2-4 people: rent a dinghy
Rent a small dinghy for the classic Aare rafting route from Uttigen to Bern. You can float along the river for about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Highlights
- Rent a inflatable boat near Uttigen station
- Paddle on one of Switzerland's most popular routes
- Float down the Aare with friends, family, or colleagues
- Easily return the boat in Bern
Description
You rent a inflatable boat for a small group on the Aare river. The boat trip is one of the most popular summer activities in Switzerland. The route from Thun to Bern is among the most well-known.
The classic route runs from Uttigen to Bern and takes about 2:30 hours. You let yourselves be carried along by the river and enjoy the view of meadows and mountains.
Practical information for your packing list:
- Sunscreen: Don't forget even on cloudy days
- Drinking water: You dehydrate faster on the water
- Sun protection: Hat, sunglasses (secure with a strap!), light T-shirt
- Snacks & provisions: Energy-rich snacks and a light picnic
- Towel and change of clothes: Especially nice after the trip
- Swimsuits and water shoes: Non-slip shoes make getting in and out easier
- Waterproof phone case: Optional but useful for photos on the go
- Picnic blanket: For relaxing breaks on river meadows
- Trash bag: Please take everything back with you – for a clean Aare
Inclusions
Approx. 2.5 to 3.5 hours of rafting on the Aare over around 20 km, depending on the water level
Rental boat for 2 to 4 people
Equipment (life jackets and paddles for everyone)
Splash-proof 60-litre bag
Clear on-site briefing and safety instructions, including for beginners
Detailed route map for navigation and safety
Meeting point
Bootsverleih Aareböötle (neben Bahnhof Uttigen), Stationsstrasse 39, 3628 Uttigen
Important information
- Minimum age: 8; all participants must be able to swim
- When boating with children, the provider recommends at least 2 adults per boat
- Inflatable boat for 2 to 4 people
- Start at the rental station at Uttigen railway station; the launch point below the Uttigen weir is around 150 m away (transport trolleys are available on site)
- The equipment must be returned by 18:00 at the endpoint (Camping Eichholz, Strandweg 49, 3084 Wabern bei Bern); you can take the S1 from Bern back to Uttigen (approx. 20 min.)
- There are around 70 parking spaces at Uttigen railway station (CHF 5 per day)
- Dogs are not allowed
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Provider
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Aareschlauchboot GmbH
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