Interlaken: Lütschine Whitewater Rafting Class III-IV
Class III-IV rapids straight from the Eiger: Lütschine whitewater in Interlaken
You raft continuous Class III-IV rapids on the Lütschine for 1.5–2 hours with a professional guide, all equipment provided, starting below the Eiger and finishing at Lake Brienz. The trip includes changing rooms, hot showers, and a free drink after you pull out. Plan for about four hours total, and bring a swimsuit and towel.
Step-by-step itinerary
Rafting adventure on the Lütschine river
- Meet guides at Interlaken base
- Receive initial briefing
- Change into rafting gear
- Drive to rafting start location
- Get instructions and safety talk
- Raft 1.5–2 hours to Lake Brienz
- Drive back to base
- Enjoy a free drink
- View and order photos
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup (if arranged), professional guides, all necessary rafting equipment, changing rooms and hot showers, and a complimentary drink after you finish. You'll receive a comprehensive safety briefing and training before you launch, and your photos from the run are available to view and order at the end.
Times
Next departure: 1 May 2027
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The experience
The river is already moving when you step out of the van at the put-in. Cold water, grey-green and loud, pours down from the mountains. You can feel the current's pull even before you're in the boat. Your guide runs through the safety talk while you're still on the bank, pointing out the line through the first rapid, showing you how to brace and where to dig your paddle. Then you're in the raft with seven others, and the Lütschine doesn't wait. Class III and IV rapids come one after another, no flat water to catch your breath, just the roar of whitewater and the mountain walls closing in on both sides. The whole thing lasts 1.5 to 2 hours: straight from below the Eiger north face down to Lake Brienz.
What makes this different from a gentler river trip is the pace. There's no drifting, no long stretches where you're just floating and looking at scenery. Your guide is calling commands the whole way (forward, back, left, hold), and everyone has to move together or the raft gets pushed sideways into the rocks. You'll get soaked. Your arms will feel it. But that's the point. The Bernese Oberland's best whitewater rafting isn't about relaxation. It's about staying sharp and working as a team while the river does what it's been doing for thousands of years.
After you pull out at Lake Brienz, there's a 10-minute drive back to the base in Interlaken. You change in the heated rooms, take a hot shower (which feels better than it sounds after two hours in cold water), and then you get a free drink while you sit and watch the photos from the run. The whole thing, from arrival to leaving, takes about four hours. Meet your guides five minutes before the trip time, bring a swimsuit and towel, and strong swimming ability is a real requirement, not a suggestion. Maximum eight people per boat keeps it tight and responsive.
Is this one for you?This is for people who want real whitewater, not a scenic float: the continuous Class III-IV rapids and the pace demand strong swimmers and a high level of fitness, which is what makes the rush possible in just two hours.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and German.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long is the actual rafting?
Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours of continuous rapids on the water, plus 10 minutes driving back to the base.
What's included in the price?
Professional guides, all rafting equipment, changing rooms, hot showers, and a free drink after the trip.
What do I need to bring?
A swimsuit, towel, and a small day bag. Strong swimming ability is required.
How many people are in each raft?
Maximum of 8 people per boat.
What's the minimum age?
Minimum age is 14 years old.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes, maximum 275 lbs (125 kg) per person.
Where do I meet the guides?
At the rafting base in Interlaken, 5 minutes before the trip start time.
Can I get to Interlaken by public transport?
Yes, public transportation options are available nearby the rafting base.
Interlaken: Lütschine Whitewater Rafting Class III-IV
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