Board a coach in Lausanne for an 11‑hour day that pairs scenic driving with a high-energy jetboat ride on Lake Brienz and free time in Interlaken. See Giessbach Falls from the water, experience 360° spins, and return with alpine views and practical memories.
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A bus eases out of Lausanne at dawn and the city’s edge yields to green fields and the first glimpses of the Bernese Oberland. By midmorning the road drops toward Interlaken and the turquoise face of Lake Brienz unrolls—cold, bright, and daring you to lean into the spray. The jetboat briefing is brisk: life jackets on, captain’s safety talk, then the boat slips free and the shoreline becomes a moving panorama.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
11 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—minimal walking and short periods standing; accessible to families with children 5+.
Wildlife
History
Interlaken grew in the 19th century as a transport and spa hub; the lake and falls have long drawn visitors since early alpine tourism and hydro-powered mills used the runoff.
Conservation
Lake Brienz’s clarity reflects strict watershed protections and limited shoreline development; visitors are asked to avoid littering and to use marked paths to protect fragile shoreline habitats.
Reserve your spot on the From Lausanne Interlaken and Jetboat Ride on Lake Brienz today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring windproof layers
The lake sits in a wind corridor—pack a windbreaker and a midlayer to stay warm when the boat opens up.
Secure loose items
Bring a small dry bag or zip pouch for phone, camera, and glasses—the jetboat’s spins can toss spray.
Time your free time
Plan to use your Interlaken window for a quick hike viewpoint or a café visit rather than long excursions—transport is fixed.
Sunscreen and sunglasses
High-reflectivity off the water increases UV exposure even on cool days—sunscreen and polarized sunglasses help.
Windproof jacket
Blocks gusts and spray during the boat ride and keeps you warm onshore.
spring
Waterproof pouch or dry bag
Protects electronics and documents from spray during 360° turns.
summer
Layered clothing
Thermal midlayer plus a shell covers a range of alpine conditions on the drive and at the lake.
fall
Sturdy walking shoes
Useful for short shoreline walks in Interlaken or uneven surfaces near viewpoints.
winter