Marzilibad, Historic riverside swimming complex in Sandrain, Bern, Switzerland.
Description
This public bathing facility features an 8-lane swimming pool, diving platforms at 1-meter and 3-meter heights, children's pools, and extensive sunbathing lawns along the Aare River with mountain views.
History
The facility evolved from 18th-century gender-separated bathing establishments like the Akademische Badeanstalt, transforming over centuries into a modern swimming complex while maintaining its traditional riverside location.
Culture
The site serves as a central gathering place where families, students, retirees, and tourists converge during summer months, hosting community events and representing local leisure traditions.
Practical
Located ten minutes walking distance from Bern train station, the complex offers free river access with rental options for cabins and lockers, operating from May to August.
Did you know?
Visitors can experience the traditional Aare swim by floating downstream from Eichholz beach through currents reaching 3 meters per second to reach the facility.
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