1.5-hour Kayaking Experience on Lake Brienz
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Discover Lake Brienz on a Sit-on-Top-Kajak – including photo package
This relaxed kayaking experience is all about enjoying Lake Brienz in an effortless way. With our stable and maneuverable sit-on-top kayaks, we stay close to our base in Bönigen and spend an hour of fun on the water right by the lake shore.
The focus is on relaxed paddling, a bit of splashing around, and pure enjoyment on the lake – without the time commitment of a longer tour. It's the perfect way to get out on the water, try kayaking, and take home great photos as a souvenir of your experience.
Are you looking for a longer, scenic tour along the rock faces and past Ringgenberg Castle? Then our summer kayak tour offers you an even more intense experience.
Trip Details
Who is this kayaking experience suitable for?
If you are looking for a fun and easy way to experience Lake Brienz in a short format, this experience is just right for you. It is perfect for beginners, non-kayakers, and anyone looking for an easy guided activity on the water. Non-swimmers are welcome. Families can also participate – children aged 5 and above are welcome (5- to 8-year-olds sit in a double kayak with an adult companion).
Level of difficulty
Easy and beginner-friendly. We use stable sit-on-top kayaks and stay close to the shore, paddling at a relaxed pace and under constant supervision. You don't need any kayaking experience and don't have to be a confident swimmer (swimming aids and life jackets are provided).
Meeting point
Hightide Kayak School, Am Quai 1, 3806 Bönigen
Opposite the Bönigen See bus stop.
How to find us
Arrival Time
Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
Included: Your professional kayaking equipment
- High-quality kayak & carbon paddle
- Life jacket & safety equipment
- Waterproof expedition dry suit
- Neoprene shoes & thick thermal socks
- Free photos and videos (sent immediately after the tour)
- Experienced guides
What you should bring
- Quick-drying swimwear or sportswear. Wear a swimsuit or moisture-wicking shorts/tops (e.g., made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, not cotton). You are likely to get wet or fall into the water.
- Towel
- Sports sandals, flip-flops, Crocs, or water shoes (optional)
- Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat)
What you shouldn't bring
- Cell phones and expensive cameras can easily fall into the lake. If this happens, they cannot be recovered from the bottom of Lake Brienz, which is up to 260 meters deep. It is best to leave your valuables safely in the lockers and enjoy the free photos and videos taken by your guide.
Tour duration
Total time: approx. 1.5 hours
Time on the water: approx. 1 hour
Languages
Our tours are offered in English and German
Age and weight limits
Minimum age: 5 years. Max. weight: 120 kg.
Tour Highlights
We start at our base in Bönigen and paddle a short distance close to the shore, past small bays and pebble beaches. Along the way, we stop for some fun – with simple games, a bit of splashing around, and a swim, conditions permitting. If the day allows, we also paddle towards the Lütschine estuary to feel the gentle current of the river at a safe, controlled spot.
Weather conditions
The tours take place in almost all weather conditions, even in the rain. If the tour cannot take place, you will receive a full refund, or you can postpone your tour. Further details can be found here.
Directions to Bönigen Kayak Experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there is public parking on Parkstrasse in Bönigen with a few minutes’ walk to the base. The public parking areas are payable.
Please write us an email to info@hightide.ch explaining your medical condition and which tour /course and date you would like to book.
Yes, we have plenty of lockers available, and they are included in the tour and rental price. The lockers are large enough for backpacks and shoes. If you have bigger suitcases or other luggage, we can store those safely for you as well.
Meet at Hightide Kayak School
Am Quai 1, 3806 Bönigen
Opposite the bus stop Bönigen See.
10 minutes on bus line 103 from Interlaken Ost. Timetable
Directions: How to Find Us
You can book your kayak tour directly online on our website. After booking, you will receive instant confirmation with all the details you need, including where to go, what time to arrive, and what to bring.