Where to go Kayaking in Switzerland ?

Written on : 15 April 2021
By : Laura Wendy Harders López

You're in Switzerland and are one of those who love not only the great outdoors but also practising adventure and water activities? Kayaking is a great water sport to discover Switzerland's most magnificent rivers and lakes! Want to know which are the best places for kayaking? Read on and include these kayaking spots in your travel itinerary.

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Doubs River

The Doubs is a beautiful green river bordering France. An enchanting lush river landscape envelopes this natural marvel, and one can contemplate one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Switzerland. Endeavour on your canoe or kayak to explore the Doubs river and its surroundings. When passing by Goumois and St-Ursanne on your kayak, this area makes for a romantic and soothing stop to enjoy a picnic and admire the scenery.

The best feature about this kayak trip is the wild panoramas one will admire along the course of the river. The Doubs winds harmoniously through serene valleys--a delightful feast for the senses. The climate is humid, meaning there's a cornucopia of vegetation and moss-covered stones.

The river section above St-Ursanne is recommended for beginners. Here, you can also hire a professional kayak guide to accompany you and your friends or family on your adventure.

Lugano Lake

Lugano is one of Switzerland's most beautiful traversable lakes, making it ideal for a kayak trip. It boasts picturesque lakeside villages and landscaped mountains that you can discover and admire from the privileged viewpoint of your kayak or canoe. Alternatively, you can also decide to take the ferry that links the different villages and highlight attractions. This large lake boasts several spots from where to set off your kayak trip. The southern part bordering Italian Lombardy, Morcote and Monte San Salvatore are great places to stop by and wander around these magical regions.

Brienz Lake

Welcome to Brienz, the enchanting turquoise lake in Switzerland. Located near Interlaken, paddle through these waters and admire the unique scenery and explore the major attractions along the way, such as the 12th-century Ringgenberg Castle. For beginners, one can also book a guide here with a small group. Don't forget to take your waterproof camera with you to capture some of the best Instagram-worthy photographs in the region while savouring this jaw-dropping experience with your family.

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Leman Lake

Leman Lake, best known as Geneva Lake, resembles an inland sea that bathes the territories of the Swiss canton of Vaud while caressing France on its southern shore. Whether with or without sunshine, it's one of the most magnificent landscapes not only in Switzerland but in Europe. Wherever you may look, every nook and cranny offers unique scenery to admire. Kayaking on the lake in the Spring or Summer makes for a delightful excursion with your loved ones. Viewing the landscapes from your kayak will make you contemplate the vibrant quintessentially Swiss lakeside towns that have grown along the shores such as Geneva, Lausanne, and Montreaux. You can also relish the scenery of the Lavaux wine belt-- an emblematic World Heritage site.

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