But Basel is not the only Swiss town that encourages floating down the local river. Le News, a Swiss news outlet, says, "The Aare River runs through Bern, Switzerland’s charming little capital city.

Drifting down ... river guide and editor of Canoe & Kayak magazine. “It really lets you completely unplug…let go of the decision-fatigue of modern life and simply be present to float through ...

residents and tourists can often be found riding down the strong currents of the Aare River, their belongings tucked safely away in waterproof bags that float behind them. While most people swim ...