The Aare River is so Clean That Locals Use it to Swim Home

Whilst the environmentally sensible way to get around most cities is by bike or public transport, locals in Bern, Switzerland often use the river instead. Remarkably, many residents actually use the river to commute.

Only Good News Daily • Jul 30, 2026

The Aare River is so Clean That Locals Use it to Swim Home | OGN Daily

It flows through the heart of Switzerland's de facto capital, Bern, and its 12th-century medieval old town.

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