Saxeten Gorge Canyoning for beginners in Interlaken

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The canyoning tour in the Saxeten Gorge is the perfect introduction for beginners to a unique water adventure from Interlaken

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Duration3 h
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointOUTDOOR - Interlaken Base, Industriestrasse 17, 3812 Wilderswil

Highlights

  • Experience a guided canyoning taster tour for the whole family
  • Perfect for beginners and newcomers
  • You will be accompanied by licensed and experienced canyon guides
  • All obstacles are optional: rock jumps into water pools and natural slides
  • Mache einen 5-Meter-Sprung oder rutsche über eine 10-Meter-Felsrutsche.
  • Walk through the beautiful Saxentenschlucht
  • Groups can have up to 12 people

Description

The tour through the Saxeten Gorge in the Bernese Oberland is the perfect introduction to a unique water adventure. At the meeting point, you'll meet your guides. Together, you'll prepare the equipment for canyoning. Then, you’ll drive about 10 minutes by car to the starting point of the canyon, the Saxeten Gorge.

At the canyon’s starting point, you’ll receive detailed instructions. You'll spend the next 1.5 to 2 hours in the canyon. There, you’ll do optional jumps, slide down natural rock slides, rappel from abseil points, and swim through the river. All obstacles on this tour can be bypassed, so you can decide how far you want to go.

The tour begins with a 10-meter rappel. The highlight is a 5-meter jump into the water, which you can also skip if you prefer. The other jumps range between 1 and 2 meters deep. No canyoning tour would be complete without a rock slide. The Superman rock slide is the longest on the route.

At the end of the tour, you’ll receive a refreshing drink and be driven back to the base.

Practical Information:

  • The tour may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather changes
  • Swimming skills are recommended but not mandatory
  • The main language is English. Guides also speak at least one other language such as German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, etc.

Health Requirements and Insurance

The following conditions exclude participation:

  • Eye surgery
  • High blood pressure
  • Chronic ear diseases with balance disorders
  • Heart problems
  • Epilepsy
  • Increased risk in the cardiovascular system
  • Neurological disorders
  • Whiplash injury
  • Pregnancy

Full legal capacity and age of majority:

  • Minors must have a written consent form from a legal guardian
  • Not under the influence of any drugs, alcohol, psychotropic drugs, or any other medication that could impair consciousness or reaction ability.

Damage, accidents, illnesses:

  • Insurance against illness and accidents is the participant’s responsibility
  • No liability for belongings such as cameras, glasses, sunglasses, etc.
  • No claims including compensation demands against the organiser unless the accident or damage is due to intent or gross negligence by the organiser.

Inclusions

  • 1:30 - 2:00 Stunden Canyoning

  • Professional and licensed instructor

  • Safety briefing

  • Equipment

  • Drink after the tour

  • Changing rooms and hot showers at the base

  • Videos bookable on site

  • Other catering

Meeting point

OUTDOOR - Interlaken Base, Industriestrasse 17, 3812 Wilderswil

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Important information

  • Minimum age: 12 years
  • Max. 125 kg
  • Bring along: swimwear and towel, a small backpack, money for videos and souvenirs
  • Not suitable for people with back or joint issues

Reviews

4.8

41 Reviews

ASLeslie9 Jul 2026

The experience was great, however one of our guides was very mean and condescending.

DEAyla30 Jun 2026

The tour was great. The group was a bit large, which sometimes caused waiting times until everyone was down or had rappelled. Overall, though, it was a top-notch tour.

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