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Kayak & Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Rentals in Interlaken

Am Quai 1 3806 Bönigen

Availability

9 am – closing
Mid-April – October
Weather dependent
No reservations – drop in

Duration

1hr
3hrs
7hrs

Price

from CHF 30

Age

3 years+

Included

Top Quality Material
Buoyancy Aid
Directions and instructions

Discover the magic of Lake Brienz

Explore Lake Brienz with top-quality kayak and SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard) rental equipment from Hightide Kayak School in Interlaken, Switzerland. Choose from our selection of sit-on-top kayaks and stand-up paddle boards (SUPs), perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Brienz as you paddle solo, with a partner, or as a group. Our rentals offer stability, ease of use, and fun, making them ideal for family outings or adventurous exploration. Experience the best of Lake Brienz with Hightide Kayak School!

Reservations for rental equipment aren’t required- simply drop by, and we’ll take care of everything upon your arrival.


Season Dates

Rentals are available from May – October and may be extended depending on the weather. For safety reasons, rentals are unavailable during the winter months when the lake water becomes too cold without specialized gear. However, our guided winter tours offer a unique way to experience the beauty of the lake from November to April.


The rental price includes the boat, a paddle and a buoyancy aid.
Wetsuits and additional buoyancy aids can be rented for 10 CHF each, and water shoes for 5 CHF.

Where to find us

All rentals and tours operate from our new location at Am Quai 1, Bönigen. Here we have lockers, changing rooms and equipment right opposite the launching ramp onto Lake Brienz. We are no longer located at the Lido, Strandbad Bönigen.

Take bus 103 from Interlaken Ost to Bönigen See, we’re right opposite the stop. More information on how to find us is available here.

Equipment

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Single Sit-on-Top Kayak

  • Swimmers Only
  • Minimum Age 3
  • Storage space with bungy straps (wet)
  • 1hr - CHF 30
  • 3hrs - CHF 45
  • 7hrs - CHF 75

Sit-on-top kayaks are popular for various water activities and an easy way to explore Lake Brienz by kayak. They are generally wider than enclosed sea kayaks and have a flat bottom, making them more stable and easier for beginners to use. The open design allows for easy entry and exit, making sit-on-top kayaks particularly user-friendly. In the event of a capsize, sit-on-top kayaks are easier to re-enter from the water since there is no cockpit to flood, and they won’t fill up with water as easily as enclosed sea kayaks.

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Double Sit-on-Top Kayak

  • Swimmers Only
  • Minimum Age 3
  • Storage space with bungy straps (wet)
  • 1hr - CHF 45
  • 3hrs - CHF 65
  • 7hrs - CHF 95

Sit-on-top kayaks are popular for various water activities and an easy way to explore Lake Brienz by kayak. They are generally wider than enclosed sea kayaks and have a flat bottom, making them more stable and easier for beginners to use. The open design allows for easy entry and exit, making sit-on-top kayaks particularly user-friendly. In the event of a capsize, sit-on-top kayaks are easier to re-enter from the water since there is no cockpit to flood, and they won’t fill up with water as easily as enclosed sea kayaks.

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Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP)

  • Swimmers Only
  • Minimum Age 3
  • 1hr - CHF 30
  • 3hrs - CHF 45
  • 7hrs - CHF 75

SUPs are highly versatile and can be used for various activities, including recreational paddling, yoga, fishing, racing, and even surfing small waves. Paddling on a SUP engages your entire body, including your core, legs, arms, and back, providing a great full-body workout. Balancing on the board helps improve strength, endurance, and overall fitness.

They allow paddlers to enjoy a different view of the surroundings, standing at a higher vantage point than in kayaks. However, this elevated position can make paddling against the wind more challenging, and beginners should be mindful of wind conditions to avoid being unintentionally pushed offshore.

Hightide Kayak School Sea Kayak Rentals On Lake Brienz

Sea Kayaks

  • Swimmers Only
  • Self-rescue training required
  • 3hrs - CHF 50
  • 7hrs - CHF 80

Sea kayaks have a longer, narrower, and more streamlined design with a closed cockpit, allowing for greater speed, efficiency, and control in various water conditions. Sea kayaks are designed for experienced paddlers who are comfortable with the enclosed cockpit and are trained in self-rescue techniques. While they are typically faster than sit-on-tops and require less effort to maintain speed, they are less stable and more difficult to enter and exit, especially in the event of a capsize.

Single Sit-on-Top

up to 1hr

CHF 30

up to 3hrs

CHF 45

up to 7hrs

CHF 75

Double Sit on Top

up to 1hr

CHF 45

up to 3hrs

CHF 65

up to 7hrs

CHF 95

SUP

up to 1hr

CHF 30

up to 3hrs

CHF 45

up to 7hrs

CHF 75

XXL SUP

up to 1hr

CHF 80

up to 3hrs

-

up to 7hrs

-

Single Sea Kayak

up to 1hr

-

up to 3hrs

CHF 50

up to 7hrs

CHF 80

Double Sea Kayak

up to 1hr

-

up to 3hrs

CHF 70

up to 7hrs

CHF 100

Surf Ski Epic V7

up to 1hr

CHF 30

up to 3hrs

CHF 50

up to 7hrs

CHF 80

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Directions to Bönigen

Am Quai 1, 3806, Bönigen, Bern, CH

- Walk from the railway station “Interlaken Ost” to the ships
- Turn right, follow the lakeside path
- Walk past the campsite and cross the Lütschine river
- Pass Jetboat and BLS ship dock. You will find us around the corner by the Hotel Oberländerhof.

Frequently Asked Questions

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