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 by Hosell
The Aare river flowing through the city of Bern,and is a very nice place to walk because it is located just beside the old town or (altstadt).In summer time many inhabitangs of Bern come to the river to have a swim and make some water sports also.Is always a nice place to make a long stroll along the river and see all nice places,bridges and buildings.There are a few bridges that cross this river,some of more important are:
Nydeggbrucke
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In my opinion, the thing that makes Bern so special is the river that defines it, geographically, historically, and culturally.
Typically, the river is a milky blue from the calcium it carries from the mountains of the Berner Oberland, and it is FAST. But with variations in weather and season it never seems to look the same.
And the Bernese (and everyone else) are drawn to it. The current is too fast to swim against, so people float.... with inflatable boats, rafts, tubes, or only their bodies. It's incredible to put your head under... the musical sound is the tiny pebbles on the bottom being moved along by the current.
It's also quite a sight (especially for Switzerland, especially for Bern), to see hundreds of people wearing only bathing suits unabashedly walking upstream along the footpaths until they find a spot to jump in (sometimes off a low bridge) and float back to where they started. The most popular spot for this is the stretch between Dalholzli and the swimming pools at Marzili, but its popular along the entire river from where the river leaves Thun to Eicholtz and then on down.
There are definately some dangers, though. There is a small rapid at one railroad bridge between Thun and Muri that can take you by surprise in a raft or tube.... stay to the right to be a bit safer. Also, you HAVE to get out just after Marzili (at least by the Dalmazibruke) due to the rerouting of the Aare before the Barengraben.
Also, it can be COLD. To prevent muscle cramps, its best to splash around a bit and get used to it before getting in the first time.
Then, to get out you must find a red handle coming out of the water by the shore... usually on the left bank. This indicates a staircase. Move yourself sideways in the current towards it... it takes some practice to triangulate your movement and grab the handle!
This is a traditional and very fun activity. But unless you are a strong swimmer or already have some practice with currents, its best to take something inflatable along and be careful. Leave a Comment Address: You can't miss it!Directions: The river surrounds the city. The best places for floating are south of the city in the Eicholtz and Marzili areas.
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 Muribad by Zisch
As Muribad is directly on the Aare, you can take a walk away from the pools and explore the area along the river which on a hot day is very pleasant as the forest here is very shady. Leave a Comment Address: Muribad, Muri bei BernDirections: You can reach Muribad by first taking one of the blue trams to Muri and then the Allmendingen Bus. From there it is about a 15 minute walk to the pool.
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 Walkway to Elfenau by Zisch
What I enjoy the most in Elfenau Park is the silence. Located on the edge of the city, it is far away enough from the city centre to be free of all city noises. It is very clean and beautifully cared for and set in a 536'000 m2 area so there is lots of place to find your favorite spot. Whether you want to walk in the forest, picnic in the fields, or find a secluded spot on the river Aare, Elfenau is a favorite place for dreamers, joggersn and families alike. There is an open grill area and a lovely playground. There is a small café in the park that is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 6 pm. Leave a Comment Directions: You can reach Elfenaupark with the number 19 Bus 'Elfenau' from the railway station. The stop is indicated.
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 Aare River by littlesam1
The river has a very swift current. We were in Bern just after the terrible heatwave of 2003 in Euorpe ended. It was still very warm and people were swimming in the river at various points. As I watched I was amazed at how swift the current was and how fast it pushed them down stream. I do not think I would want to attempt swimming in such a fast moving river. Leave a Comment
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 River Aare by goglobe
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