Floating down a Swiss river in Bern - Tiny Travelogue
WEBJun 17, 2018 · Floating down a Swiss river in Bern. Switzerland. WHAT: Floating down the river Aare - because, why not?! WHERE: Around the cute and little capital of Switzerland, Bern. HOW LONG: The floating itself will take some 20 minutes, that is when you make half a bow around the city. HOW MUCH: It's totally free!
Floating Down the Aare River: Our Three Favorite Routes
WEBBern locals know there’s only one way to do it: Jump in the Aare! After all, a summer day in the capital wouldn’t be perfect without a plunge in their favorite river. We’ll tell you what you need to plan for and where floating down the Aare is a particularly rewarding experience.
Aare - Wikipedia
WEBRiver swimming in the Aare is popular in Bern, and the river is sometimes full of bathers on summer days. The river soon changes its northwesterly flow for a due westerly direction, but after receiving the Saane or La Sarine it turns north until it nears Aarberg .
Aare River | Switzerland, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBThe river rises in the Aare Glacier of the Bernese Alps in Bern canton, below the Finsteraarhorn and west of the Grimsel Pass, in the south-central part of Switzerland. As the Aare flows north past Meiringen, the river cuts through the scenic Aare Gorge.
People in Bern, Switzerland, Float Down This River to Commute …
WEBOct 6, 2022 · In the Swiss capital of Bern, locals and visitors have long used the Aare River as a vehicle for sightseeing. Exits marked by red bars line the river, meaning if you have a small boat, kayak, or floatation device, the river can serve as a hop-on, hop-off vehicle for getting around the city.
Aare River - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBThe Aare is the longest wholly Swiss river. It originates from the Oberaar glacier in the eastern Bernese Alps, flows through lakes Brienz and Thun, passes by the federal capital of Bern. In Bern, the river forms the renowned “Aare loop” around the Bernese old town. The Aare Swim is famous and we saw a few people enjoying the swim in Aare.
Aare river – Made in Bern
WEBWith a length of 295 kilometres, this longest river in Switzerland flows through wild mountain landscapes, crosses mystical gorges and swings around the Swiss capital in an elegant arc before meandering through the Seeland and into Lake Biel.
Aare - Bern Welcome
WEBDiscover the Aare in Bern, the city's lifeline, perfect for relaxing walks, refreshing swims and picturesque boat trips. Enjoy the breathtaking natural scenery along the river, which offers recreation and leisure fun for both locals and visitors.
How Switzerland’s best river swim became a summertime commute
WEBJul 11, 2024 · The Aare River runs through Bern, Switzerland’s charming little capital city. During summer thousands of locals and visitors jump into the Aare’s milky glacial-melt waters (even during a hot day in high summer, the water is usually only about 21 C), and float down to one of the handy exits marked by red bars you can grab onto as you float by.
Boating on the Aare - Switzerland Tourism
WEBThe River Aare between Uttigen and Bern is extremely popular for all kinds of boat trips, offering an alternative route into the Swiss capital. The water-meadow landscape is an enchanting and secluded wilderness amid the densely populated countryside.