Glide across the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun or the turquoise Lake Brienz on a stand-up paddleboard. Discover hidden bays and the beauty of nature in all its majesty from the water with your friends or family. After a busy day, relax with a view of the mountains and the sun on your back.
Do you love to cool off in the refreshing water when it’s hot? Have you ever glided over the glistening surface of a lake on a stand-up paddleboard? You can hire the latest stand-up paddleboards from various providers around Lakes Thun and Brienz. Stand-up paddleboarding is a hugely popular water sport for young and old alike. Spend your holidays or your long weekend on the lake and explore your surroundings on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP).
Decide for yourself whether you’d like to teach yourself stand-up paddleboarding or take a beginner’s course. Many enterprises provide professional SUP courses in the region. Find out more from your local hire point or ask the tourism office about the various options. In summer, several hire points on Lakes Thun and Brienz offer a large selection of courses. A SUP course will teach you how to position yourself correctly on the board and the proper paddling technique. Your SUP instructor will also impart important advice about safety on the water.
After a few exercises on dry land and a little balance training on the water, you’ll soon be able to maintain your balance and enjoy paddling in a leisurely manner along the shoreline. Wearing a lifejacket is obligatory, despite the stability of the paddleboard. The silence on water is wonderful. The only sounds you’ll hear are your paddle striking the water and the screeching of the seagulls. Surrounded by a unique landscape, you glide across the water and experience the imposing mountains and natural surroundings from a unique perspective.
Once you're back on the shore, you’ll notice that stand-up paddleboarding is a very active sport with a high feel-good factor that leaves you with a feeling of inner equilibrium. SUP boards are available in various sizes and materials, which makes this water sport suitable for almost every age category. If you lose your balance, you may end up falling into the water, so the ability to swim is recommended. When would you like to undertake your first or next trip on a stand-up paddleboard? Find out about the various providers on Lakes Thun and Brienz.
Discover the mountains and natural surroundings from a different perspective
Enjoy the silence and active recreation on the water
Professional SUP providers on Lakes Thun and Brienz
Wide range of equipment for hire and courses on offer from SUP providers
Imposing mountain panoramas from all parts of the lakes
Seasonal opening hours of the SUP providers
Find out in good time about the courses on offer and the equipment for hire
Lifejackets must be worn
Observe the safety rules. Scheduled passenger ferries have priority at all times