Meeting point
OUTDOOR - Interlaken Base
Industriestrasse 17, 3812 Wilderswil
River Rafting Simme
3 - 4.5 hr
Gentle rapids
Picturesque Simmental
Suitable for non-swimmers
Season:
May August
Until mid-August with sufficient water levels
Departure Times
08:4512:4513:45
Key info
Our guides speak German & English
Meeting point directly in Därstetten or with transfer from Interlaken
Total duration: 4.5 hours from Interlaken, 3 hours from Därstetten including transport and preparation.
Class II-III rapids
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone curious enough to try what’s off the script.
The current carries you through a backdrop of green forests and lush meadows – relaxing, yet with enough action.
A relaxing rafting tour through the picturesque Simmental. The Simme offers a mix of calm stretches and lively waves: perfect for those who love nature and water. Paddle through the landscape, feel the current, and enjoy the adventure with like-minded people.
Itinerary
Meeting points Meeting Point
The tour starts at the OUTDOOR Base in Interlaken. Alternatively, you can meet the group directly at Därstetten train station.
Drive to Därstetten
The drive to Därstetten takes about 45 minutes and leads along Lake Thun and through the picturesque Simmental.
Preparation
Once in Därstetten, you meet the rest of the group and receive an introduction to the tour. You then get given your westuits and shoes and head downstairs to get changed.
Once everyone is ready, you will be given helmets and life jackets before getting on the train for a short ride together to the starting point.
Activity
Before getting into the boat, the guides provide a safety briefing. You will learn paddling technique and how to behave in the boat and during rapids. The first river section is calm and ideal for getting accustomed to the guide's instructions. Then come some bigger waves, gentle currents, and tight curves.
On the quiter sections, remember to look around and enjoy the beautiful Swiss countryside.
End of the Tour
After the tour, you change clothes and reflect on the trip with a complimentary drink.
If you booked without transport, this is where you say goodbye to the group.
Everyone else then travels back to Interlaken in our shuttle.
What our guests think
"We did the Simme Rafting experience as my daughter was 13 so not old enough for the harder level. We had never done r..."
Rachel English
"The rafting on the Simme was a hit for my kids. Great guide, awesome waves, and a good introduction for later on the ..."
Susanne Degen
"Enjoyed my first rafting experience with the outdoor team led by Jackie, Nikki & Hemi along Simme waters. It was such..."
Sthenos Lim
What's included
Equipment: Wetsuit, Water shoes, Helmet and Flotation device
Transport
Free drink after the tour
What to bring
Swimwear
Sunscreen
Towel
Small backpack
Weather info
Activity-specific weather info
Weather is part of the adventure and can influence any tour. We continuously monitor the conditions and always operate within our safety standards — rain alone does not stop the experience. This tour runs in most weather conditions and is only affected if water levels become too high. If you don’t hear from us, your adventure is going ahead as planned.
Please make sure your contact details are up to date. If a cancellation becomes necessary, we will reach out and help you rebook, choose another activity, or receive a full refund.
For tips on how to prepare for (and still enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog.
Meeting points
Meeting point
Därstetten Train Station
Bahnhof Därstetten, 3763 Därstetten
Meeting point
Activity location