This Rafting Trip Serves Up Wine, Potatoes, and Melted Cheese-All While You Float Down a Mountain River

"Known as " Raclette Rafting," the excursion combines the comfort of a traditional Swiss meal with the quiet magic of a winter float. Aboard an inflatable raft, guests drift down the Aare Canal toward the town of Interlaken, Switzerland, savoring a meal of bubbling raclette served over potatoes and two generous glasses of white wine. Cozy fleece blankets keep the chill at bay, while a steaming cup of tea rounds out the meal."

"As darkness falls and the lights of Interlaken begin to light the riverbanks, the raft becomes what might be the most scenic dining room in Switzerland. From your watery vantage point, you can see the Bernese Oberland, which is home to the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks, rise from the shore. The journey from Bönigen to Interlaken by water lasts around 90 minutes."

"Raclette Rafting is ideal for small groups, as the boats can hold up to eight people. Despite being on the water, the experience is warm, dry, and comfortable. It is designed for easygoing travelers and families-and anyone who likes open air, hot cheese, and mountain views. The experience is only available in the fall and winter months, from September through April, when the crisp air and snow-covered peaks add to the atmosphere."

Raclette Rafting offers a 90-minute winter rafting dinner from Bönigen to Interlaken on the Aare Canal. Guests sit in inflatable rafts and savor bubbling raclette served over potatoes with two glasses of white wine, cozy fleece blankets, and a steaming cup of tea. A guide steers the raft while passengers enjoy views of the Bernese Oberland and peaks such as the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. The experience runs September through April, accommodates up to eight people per boat, stays warm and dry despite being on the water, is led by Outdoor, and costs 90 Swiss francs per person including the full raclette dinner.

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