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Aare trip between Solothurn and Biel by boat

Name: Aare trip between Solothurn and Biel by boat
Brand: Swiss Activities
SKU: 2004
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (13 reviews)

4.113 reviewsSolothurnOperated by Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB

You travel by boat between Solothurn and Biel. The journey takes you across the River Aare to its mouth, past the largest stork colony in Switzerland in Altreu and through a lock near Biel.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before

Meeting pointJe nach Ticket: Schiffsanlegestelle Solothurn oder Biel Hafen

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Tour stops

8 stops

The boat departs from Solothurn for its journey along the Aare.
Discover Solothurn
Here you can get off and see the stork colony.
The boat docks at the Grenchen boat station on the Aare.
Discover Grenchen
From the water, you can see the historic town and its wooden bridge.
Stopover on the Aare, just before the lock.
The boat passes through the lock here.
Last stop before Biel.
The journey ends in Biel.
Discover Biel

Highlights

Enjoy one of the most beautiful river cruises in Switzerland
Make a stop in Altreu and visit the largest stork colony in Switzerland
Ride past pretty places such as historic Büren with its impressive wooden bridge
Enjoy the impressive lock ride in Port
Let the panorama of the idyllic Jura mountain range pass you by

Description

With this boat ticket, you travel from Solothurn to Biel or from Biel to Solothurn along the Aare. Along the way, you'll pass the Stork Village Altreu, home to the largest stork colony in Switzerland with over 40 breeding pairs. You'll also see charming historic sites such as Büren. The wooden bridge there is particularly impressive. A special highlight is the lock cruise in Port.

The journey by boat takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. It only operates during the summer half-year.

Stops

Solothurn (Start or destination)
Altreu
Grenchen (boat)
Büren (boat)
Brügg (boat)
Port
Nidau (boat)
Biel (destination or start)

Swiss Activities Tip

You can make a stop in Altreu and visit Switzerland's largest stork colony. More than 40 breeding pairs reside on many house roofs and tall trees in Altreu.

Traveling with a wheelchair

The ships usually have a low-floor entrance (marked with NF in the timetable)

Traveling with strollers

Suitable for strollers

Walking with the dog

Small dogs up to 30 cm carrying is free of charge if they stay in a transport container throughout the journey. This must be placed underneath your seat.
Dogs without containers and all dogs over 30 cm shoulder height require a valid dog ticket: half price for second class or the minimum fare (dog day ticket, dog pass). They must sit beneath the seat to avoid blocking the passage for other travellers.

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