Paddleboard coach in Interlaken
Book a paddleboard session with a coach we arrange for you. Board and everything else included.
Interlaken
Paddleboard coach in Interlaken
Interlaken sits on the flat strip between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau filling the view south. The geography is almost absurdly convenient: two lakes for water sports, a flat valley floor for running, and 4,000-metre peaks starting half an hour away.
It is the most visited town in the Bernese Oberland and behaves like it. Summer is extremely busy and books out; May, June and September are the times to come if you want a coach at the hour you actually asked for.
Easier than it looks, harder than it looks
Standing up takes most people about ten minutes. Paddling in a straight line for an hour without your shoulders burning takes considerably longer, and that is what a session actually teaches — stroke technique, where to stand on the board, and how to turn without falling in.
Season and conditions
The lakes are paddleable from roughly May to October, and the best conditions are early morning before the thermal wind builds. Your coach picks the spot based on the wind that day, which matters more here than anywhere: an offshore breeze on a lake takes beginners a long way out very quickly.
Paid
Prices in Interlaken
| Session | Paid |
|---|---|
| One person, 90 minutes | CHF 140 |
| Two people, 90 minutes | CHF 190 |
Prices are per session, not per person, and include your coach's time and equipment. Larger groups arranged individually — email us and tell us what you need.
Common questions
Will I fall in?
Probably, and it is part of it. Come in something you do not mind getting wet, and bring a towel.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You should be comfortable in water. A buoyancy aid comes with the board and is worn by everyone in a first session.
Can two of us book?
Yes — choose the two-person session. It works well and boards are easier to manage as a pair.
Also in Interlaken
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Sailing
- Personal training
- Running
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cycling
- Yoga
- Swimming
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