Surfing in the city, Thun, Switserland.

Thun, in Switzerland, is a place where the mountains, lakes, and rivers create a unique playground—and one of the most surprising experiences there is river surfing.

The Aare River flows straight through the town, connecting Lake Thun with Bern, and along its course it forms standing waves that have become a local gem for surfers. Unlike ocean surfing, where you chase waves that rise and vanish, river surfing means riding a continuous, stationary wave created by the current pushing over rocks or artificial structures.

In Thun, the best-known spot is near the old wooden covered bridge and weir, where the Aare rushes through narrow passages and forms a reliable surfable wave. Locals and adventurous visitors can be seen balancing on short boards, carving and gliding endlessly without paddling back out. The atmosphere is lively—spectators lean over the bridge to cheer, while surfers wait their turn on the banks of the river.

It’s not just a sport but also a cultural scene: Thun has hosted river-surf competitions and festivals, drawing surfers from all over Europe. The icy alpine water adds an extra challenge—wetsuits are a must most of the year, since the river is fed by snowmelt from the Bernese Alps.

River surfing in Thun embodies the spirit of Swiss adventure: blending nature, adrenaline, and community in the heart of a medieval town with snowcapped peaks in the background.

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