Summer activities

When the weather obliges, hundreds of locals flock to the River Aare to enjoy a swim and a ride on an inflatable dinghy. The clean, deep-blue water of the Aare, which wends its way down from the Alps towards Bern, offers the perfect refresher on a hot summer's day.

Letting yourself drift along, carried by the cool waters of the Aare, is one of the best things about a trip to Bern.