Top Interlaken Active & Outdoor Classes

This canyoning experience in the Swiss Alps introduces beginners to the sport near Interlaken. You’ll start with an abseil 33 feet (10 meters) into a local canyon, plunge down natural slides, and float downstream. Then a short drive takes you beneath the soaring peaks of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger mountains to your destination. Wetsuit, safety gear, a hot drink, and showers are provided on this small-group tour.

Prepare to get soaked as you navigate down the Lütschine River through class III-IV rapids. This half-day white-water rafting trip takes you on an exhilarating ride through the Interlaken valley before you float along tranquil Alpine waters to Lake Brienz. Refresh with a quick swim followed by a hot shower and coffee or beer at base camp.

Some think that paragliding in the Swiss Alps is only for adventure sports professionals. Yet, this beginner paragliding experience from Mürren offers a fun way for first-timers to float over the mountains, flying in tandem with an experienced pilot. With your pilot taking the lead, your only task is to enjoy the ride, soaking up views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks, and the Lauterbrunnen Valley below.

Experience Switzerland’s alpine countryside and villages on this electric bike tour from Interlaken. Aboard an easy-to-ride e-bike, you’ll ride alongside a guide in a small group, capped at just 12 people. Highlights include photo stops by Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, a stop in the historic town of Unterseen, and a farm visit where samples of fresh milk await. Extra perks include photos and videos, taken by your guide.

Enjoy thrills in the alpine wilderness on this express night sled adventure from Interlaken. As darkness falls over the Swiss Alps, you’ll travel to a winter base with a guide to enjoy the ambience of the mountains under starry skies. Hop onto your sled, then pass through snow-covered forests and alpine meadows, admiring natural features such as frozen waterfalls. Just note: This activity is suitable for children aged 10 and above.

Hit the gentle ski slopes of Grindelwald in Switzerland, and master the basics on the snow with this beginner-friendly ski experience from Interlaken. Travel into the Swiss Alps and enjoy fine views over the north face of the Eiger mountain. Collect your equipment, meet your instructor then hit the gentle terrain of the Bodmi beginner slopes for a lesson. This small-group experience is limited to just eight people for personalized attention.

Whether you’re staying in the Bernese Oberland or just want to scope out the powder, this private ski or snowboard experience in Gstaad suits all ages and skill levels. Speed down slopes with Ski School Rougemont’s instructors, or enjoy other winter activities such as ice skating and snowshoeing. Further options include backcountry tours and heli-skiing adventures for adrenaline seekers.

Explore the majesty of the Swiss Alps in style on this 6-hour snowshoe and sled adventure from Interlaken. Travel by gondola to the mountain hamlet of Sulwald with a guide and admire stunning views over the Grindlewald Valley. Stomp through the snow-covered forests beneath the soaring peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, and enjoy outdoor adventure in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Following a mulled wine and traditional Swiss cheese fondue lunch, climb into your sled and zoom along mountain trails to Isenfluh then return to Interlaken.

Master the basics on the rolling slopes of Grindelwald in Switzerland on this beginner-friendly ski experience from Interlaken. Ideal for wannabe skiers or boarders who are staying in Interlaken without a car, the day-long experience covers round-trip transportation, equipment hire, and a Swiss ski school instructor for two classes of around 2.5 hours each.

Don’t be fooled into thinking Lake Brienz is best in the summer. This small-group winter kayak tour offers a way to appreciate the lake’s beauty in the colder months, when its clear waters are surrounded by the Swiss Alps’ snow-capped peaks. Simply paddle alongside a guide to admire the views, and see landmarks such as Ringgenberg Castle from a different vantage point.

Book a summer adventure in the Gstaad area. Choose between a mountain biking or hiking adventure, or a relaxing gastronomy tour, a trip to an alpine chalet or a cheese-making experience. Your kids have the choice of archery, survival, orienteering, canoeing or kayaking. They can also visit a trampoline park, cattle and sheep farms, or skatepark.