The 15 Best Canyoning & Rafting Trips in Switzerland

1.River Rafting Lütschine in Bernese Oberland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $205Our pick

Join a small raft crew of up to eight people for a four-hour Lütschine River trip from Interlaken. Guides such as Jackie, Morgan, or David teach paddling and lead you through class III and IV rapids before a calm finish at Lake Brienz. Gear, transport, hot showers, and a post-trip drink are included.

“This was a great experience and well worth the expense. The guides were knowledgeable and fun while still maintaining very high safety standards. The kids had a great time and wished it could last longer.”

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2.Canyoning Experience Grimsel from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $238

From Interlaken, you’ll ride through the Bernese Alps to Grimsel for a guided canyoning run with a compulsory 50-meter rappel, cliff jumps, natural slides, a zipline, and cold mountain pools. Outdoor supplies the wetsuit and safety gear, with guides such as Uri, Sebastian, and Tim leading the way. A light lunch, drink, hot shower, and optional video follow.

“This was my favorite this we did in Switzerland! It was so amazing and thrilling. Definitely not for people afraid of heights. Our guides, Ricardo and Hidde, were so amazing and fun while still making sure we were all safe. The videos are also very worth buying, so fun to relive it!”

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3.Canyoning Interlaken with OUTDOOR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $205

Meet your guide in Interlaken or Wilderswil, gear up in a full wetsuit, then head beneath the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger. You’ll rappel 10 meters, leap from rock ledges, ride natural slides, and finish with a hot shower and drink. Guides such as Andy, Gerard, Matthias, and Timmy keep the pace safe and encouraging.

“We had such a great experience! My sisters and I did this as a part of our sister’s trip. The guides are very helpful and explain everything as you go along. I felt very safe the entire time. It went by pretty fast though, we kind of wish we’d signed up for the longer one!”

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4.Bungy Jump Stockhorn with OUTDOOR

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $317

You’ll ride from the Interlaken area through the Simmental Valley to Erlenbach, then take a gondola to Stockhorn’s Chrindi station. After a safety briefing, you’ll leap from a cable car toward a mountain lake. The 4.5-hour trip includes transport, equipment, guides, gondola fare, and a drink afterward.

“The team are so professional and make you feel safe and relaxed the whole time. Would highly recommend to anyone!”

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5.Canyon Swing with OUTDOOR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $185

Meet OUTDOOR in Wilderswil, gear up with a professional guide, and swing from a platform 90 meters above Grindelwald glacier gorge. The roughly 2.5-hour trip includes transport from Interlaken, safety equipment, a small group of up to 12, and a free drink afterward. Minimum age is 14.

“This was the most exhilarating experience!! It definitely makes your heart race and everything in your body is saying get away from the edge, but then you just jump. The fall feels like forever but the adrenaline is insane! The guides were super Read more”

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6.Fun and Adventure – Best beginner canyoning near Bellinzona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $219

Meet Ticino Outdoor at the Boggera canyon base in Osogna, gear up, and hike to the canyon entrance. Over 2 to 3 hours, you will swim, scramble, jump, slide, and rappel through Ticino’s riverbed, with an optional 10-meter jump, an 8-meter natural slide, and a 17-meter waterfall abseil. Guides including Geoff, Alex, Stefano, and Akos provide patient support.

“Experience of a Lifetime! Traveling with my teenage sons, 17/16, looking for adventure and we found it! Jumping off cliffs into the refreshing water and scaling the rocks next to waterfalls. This is a must do! Warning if you have a fear of heights, this is not for you.”

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7.Canyoning Chli Schliere with OUTDOOR (Advanced)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $317

Meet Outdoor at its base in Wilderswil near Interlaken for a demanding seven-and-a-half-hour canyoning trip to Chli Schliere. After a one-hour transfer, you spend three to four hours jumping, sliding, and scrambling through the canyon. Strong swimming ability and above-average fitness are essential.

“I (24F, travelling with my 18 and 22 y/o brothers) was a bit nervous about doing the big jumps and considered doing the less extreme canyon but I'm so glad I chose Chli Schliere! It was definitely a bit scary at times but the adrenaline is what makes it fun! Would recommend if you're considering going!”

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8.Basic Corippo Canyoning Experience in Valle Verzasca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $196

Meet purelements in Vogorno for a beginner-friendly canyoning trip through Corippo. Guides such as Florian, Mario, and Jasper provide equipment, safety instruction, rope support, and photos. Expect a 15-minute uphill walk, 2.5 hours in the canyon, optional jumps up to 10 meters, and slides up to 15 meters.

“This was the best tour we have done in Europe! Our guide was knowledgeable, kind, and very helpful. He also took some amazing pictures of us!”

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9.Family Rafting Experience in Engadin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $154

Meet at Engadin Outdoor Center in Zuoz at 2 pm for a family rafting trip on the Flaz near Pontresina or the Inn near Zernez. Your guide handles safety, small rapids, splashes, swimming, and river toboggans, with a hot shower, snacks, and photos waiting afterward.

“Great fun!!! Exciting stream, wonderful views, very nice and professional crew of Engadin Outdoor Center! Everything was well prepared! Nice challenge with thrill, but completely safe! Perfect length of 2 hours - from rapid falls to calm turquoise Read more”

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10.Whitewater Action Rafting Experience in Engadin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $184

Meet the Engadin Outdoor Center in Zuoz at 9:00 a.m. for a five-hour rafting trip on the Inn River through Giarsun Gorge. Your guide teaches paddle commands before the class 4 rapids begin. Expect a swim stop, a possible cliff jump, 100-meter cliffs, safety gear, river photos, a warm shower, and a beer afterward.

“Best experience in the Engandin! Every part of our experience was incredible, from the location of the route, the rafting experience and our guides. The guides are so trained in what they’re doing but also so fun the time just flies by. We cannRead more”

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11.Ropes Park Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Best value

At Ropes Park Interlaken, you tackle nine forest courses filled with wooden bridges, Tarzan swings, zip lines, and more than 120 challenges. Professional staff provide the harness, helmet, and safety briefing. The courses rise from ground level to 23 meters, with options for children and beginners. Plan on 2.5 to 3 hours.

“It was nice trip but the place was crowded so climbers had to wait for long times on the ropes for their next turn because only one climber at the time is allowed on each path”

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12.Jetboat Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $157

Board a jetboat at Bönigen, just outside Interlaken, for about 75 minutes of lake scenery, speed, and sharp turns. Your captain explains the area while you ride, with guides such as Kevin, Tommy, Kat, and Daniel praised for mixing humor, safety, and thrills. Waterproof gear and a lifejacket are provided. Minimum height is 110 cm.

“First time we are family went to try a Jetboat trip it’s Very interesting and have fun thank you so much”

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13.River Rafting Simme with OUTDOOR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

From the OUTDOOR base near Interlaken, you’ll ride into the Swiss countryside, suit up, and raft the Simme River for 1.5 to 2 hours. Guides such as Heath and Owen have been praised for making first-timers feel comfortable. Expect class II and III rapids, a maximum of eight people per raft, and a free drink after.

“The trip was incredible! Class II-III was perfect for us who haven’t been rafting before, but it was still super thrilling. Our guide Heath was AMAZING, super funny and informative. They do pick up and drop off and even a free drink at the end?!? 100% do it!”

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14.Family Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Meet your English-speaking guides at the Wilderswil base, gear up, and ride the Lütschine River toward Lake Brienz. You receive training and a full safety briefing before roughly 45 minutes on the water. Benjy has guided family groups, and a short return drive, hot showers, and a free drink finish the outing.

“So much fun as a family. We had Benjy as our guide and I believe Adam as our driver. It was a great excursion. We have differing levels of comfort in the water. Myself and our 10 year old can swim but aren’t strong swimmers while my husband is a competitive swimmer. Despite all the differences we all had so much fun and felt comfortable and safe the whole time. Thanks. We would do it again and maybe even up the rapids to the next level for next time.”

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15.Raclette Rafting in Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $131

Float from Bönigen toward Interlaken on a small, guided raft while eating raclette, sipping two glasses of white wine, and watching the evening lights appear. Warm blankets and tea are included. Guides such as Allen and Danny have been praised for their friendly, lively style, though the compact seating and high price may not suit everyone.

“Almost £200 for two of us, it was on a dingy, very compact, quite uncomfortable, very close to person next to you and no leg room due to boxes under the table. Only drink options were wine, sparkling water an tea, none of which we drink. Then was given some cheese a potatoes, which weren’t bad, was just very expensive for just that. It went dark quickly so couldn’t see any scenery on the lake, didn’t get to row down into interlaken so we just circled the same spot for an hour. Just overall very underwhelming and very very expensive for what you get. I complained and asked for a…”

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