Biel city tour through the old town
Discover the history of Biel with the old Roman spring, which gave the city its name. You stroll with a guide through the romantic old town of Biel.
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Tour stops
5 stops
Meet at Bäsetöri on Jakob-Rosius-Strasse, where the guide welcomes the group at 14:30.
Stop at Ring, the city’s oldest square.
At Römerquelle, the guide explains where Biel got its name.
After an hour, the tour ends in Biel.
Highlights
- Discover the famous Roman spring that gave Biel its name
- Learn Biel's history from a professional city guide
- Stroll through the romantic old town
- Visit the Ring, the oldest square in the city
Description
Immerse yourself in the history of the city of Biel. Learn why Biel owes its name to the old Roman spring and enjoy the romantic flair of the old town.
A 1-hour guided tour through the old town of Biel awaits you!
The tour starts at 14:30 at the "Bäsetöri" in Jakob-Rosius-Strasse 16 in Biel. A guide from Tourismus Biel Seeland will introduce you to the history of the city and tell you some anecdotes
The charming and authentic old town impresses with its narrow streets, venerable guild houses and picturesque fountains. There are galleries, cafés, restaurants, small markets and small stores with rarities and specialties.
You will visit the Ring, the oldest square in Biel. The Roman Fountain is a place where the Romans paid homage to their god "Belenus" for centuries. This is how Biel got its name.
The tour ends at 15:30.
Practical information:
- Dogs are free of charge, but must be kept on a leash.
Swiss Activities Tip
On the first Friday of every month, the old town is particularly busy until late in the evening. People come to the Old Town for shopping. On these days there are performances by local artists in the Old Town
Photos copyright
- Tourism Biel Seeland | Stefan Weber
Inclusions
1 -hour guided tour in French
Meeting point
Jakob-Rosius-Strasse 16, 2502 Biel/Bienne
Jakob-Rosius-Strasse 16, 2502 Biel, Schweiz
Provider
Operated by
Jura & Trois-Lacs | Drei-Seen-Land
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Ms Rothenbühler deserves great praise for turning every negative situation around. Well done!
Johanna
21 Aug 2022
