Every summer, commuters in Bern, Switzerland trade crowded trams for swimsuits, drifting down the Aare River to get to work. This viral Swiss commuting hack—river-floating to the office—has left the internet both bewildered and packing their floaties, cementing Switzerland’s oddball reputation.

With the Aare River as their personal waterway, Swiss commuters in Bern redefine rush hour, where floating to work is more than a quirky tradition—it’s a relaxed rebellion against gridlock. Swiss commuters float down the river, trading train chaos for gentle currents.