Summer in Bern is when locals indulge in their favorite pastime: rafting down the Aare. The Ultimate Aare Rafting Guide provides helpful information and fun facts that will be of use to newbies and experienced rafters alike. Read on for more about how to enjoy all the Aare has to offer this summer!
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It’s important to have a healthy amount of respect for the Aare and inform yourself about the possible risks beforehand. Swimming in the Aare is recommended for experienced swimmers only. The Swiss Lifesaving Society SLRG and the City of Bern provide (vitally) important tips for everyone who spends time in and on the Aare.
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Chapter 1Rafting down the Aare – but be sure you’re safe! Fun on the water also involves risks and tricky situations. Here are the ultimate safety tips for a smooth ride down the Aare.Aare you safe?Chapter 1More
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Chapter 2Just as all roads lead to Rome, there are many ways to navigate the Aare. The route is all part of the Aare rafting experience, and there are many worth exploring. Here are our top three rafting routes: the classic “good time” route, the tranquil route and the sporty route.Rafting routesChapter 2More
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Chapter 3Good weather, good rafting? Not always! We’ll tell you the ideal conditions for your Aare rafting tour, and when it’s better to stay home.Planning and preparationChapter 3More
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Chapter 4What items absolutely must be on the packing list for your Aare rafting tour? And what extra gadgets are sure to impress your fellow rafters (and the occasional mermaid)? Our Aare rafting checklist ensures that you remember everything – from the pump to the boom box.Equipment and foodChapter 4More
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Chapter 5Have you been considering a trip down the Aare in a rubber raft but just weren’t quite sure if it was something for you? Rest assured, rafters of all kinds will feel at home on the Aare. Find out what kind of Aare rafter you are and who your ideal crewmates would be.Is rafting the Aare something for you?Chapter 5More
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Chapter 6Why should you keep an eye out for Federal Councilors when rafting? What do the beavers along the Aare have in common a kangaroo? Where can you go to ride your raft in a never-ending loop? Here we reveal 14 fun facts about Aare rafting.Insider Stories, Hacks & MythsChapter 6More
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Chapter 7The Aare is not only great for rafting but is also the perfect starting point for a spectacular weekend. Read on for our tips on how to enjoy an Aare weekend in Bern.A weekend on the AareChapter 7More
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Chapter 8Who doesn’t appreciate a good A-to-Z list? There’s one on nearly every topic, but not the Aare – until now! So without further ado, here are the ABCs of the best river in the world!The Aare from A to ZChapter 8More