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Bern area, River Aare, Thun

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Playspot: Switzerland, Bern area, River Aare, Thun (obere Schleuse)

What's it like

The upper locks in Thun produce a nice play spot. Depending on the water levels (very variable, see below), it turns into one or more sucking holes directly under the locks, a fast surfing wave 30 meters after the lock, nothing, or anything in between.....

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How to get there

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Locals

Lots of spectators!

Events

Thun Rodeo in late summer.

Info sources

Joempie

Nearest weather station (°C):

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