Chocolate Fondue Float on Lake Brienz

The Chocolate Fondue Float on Lake Brienz is a short boat experience run by Outdoor Switzerland AG from the OUTDOOR Jetboat Base in Bönigen, on the eastern edge of Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The company's office is at Industriestrasse 17 in Wilderswil. Lake Brienz is known for its turquoise colour, and the float gives visitors a calm, slow ride on the water rather than a fast jet-boat run. The outing lasts one to one and a half hours and departs at 10:30 AM. It is seasonal, so dates should be confirmed on +41 33 224 07 07 or by email to info@outdoor.ch. Passengers are given warm blankets and a life jacket, and a certified guide who speaks German and English accompanies the trip. Once on the water, the group enjoys a chocolate fondue with sides, so the food is entirely sweet, with fruit and other dippers for the melted Swiss chocolate. Drinks are included in the price. The tour is priced from CHF 90 (about $111) per person, with a single seat at CHF 99 (about $122) and a private boat at CHF 695 (about $855), which makes it a popular choice for couples and small celebrations. The experience is about scenery and a sweet treat more than a food tour in the usual sense, and it contains no savoury course. Visitors with allergies to nuts, dairy or fruit should tell the operator when booking, since the fondue and dippers are prepared in advance. Sun protection is useful in summer, while extra layers help on cooler mornings, even though blankets are supplied. The schedule can depend on weather and wind on the lake, so a flexible plan is wise.