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Biel
Biel is located in the Three Lakes Region at the northeastern end of Lake Biel. The city is the largest bilingual city in Switzerland. German and French are spoken here. Since large parts of the city are undercut by groundwater, many houses stand on stilts. The medieval old town with the old Roman spring is well worth seeing. At the Roman Spring, the Romans paid homage to their god "Belenus" for several centuries. Biel got its name from him.
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Train travel to Biel
Official SBB partnerGetting around: passes & scenic trains
- Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
Bern
from $48
Trending in Biel
- Foxtrail GO Fribourg digital scavenger hunt
Foxtrail GO Fribourg digital scavenger hunt
Fribourg
from $25
- Evening Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Swiss Mittelland from Fribourg
Evening Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Swiss Mittelland from Fribourg
Fribourg
from $433
- "Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
Bern
from $39
- Scenic helicopter flight 45 min to Jungfraujoch
Scenic helicopter flight 45 min to Jungfraujoch
Belp
from $1,771
- Foxtrail GO Porrentruy digital scavenger hunt
Foxtrail GO Porrentruy digital scavenger hunt
Porrentruy
from $25
From travellers like you
Food & drink nearby
Everything within a 85 min drive
- "Chocolate-making pleasure for everyone" Workshop Maison Cailler
"Chocolate-making pleasure for everyone" Workshop Maison Cailler
Broc
from $58
- "Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
Lucerne
from $357
- Brunch in E-Tuk Tuk with city tour of Zurich
Brunch in E-Tuk Tuk with city tour of Zurich
Zurich
from $292
- Wine Hiking Tour of La Côte Vineyards for Private Groups
Wine Hiking Tour of La Côte Vineyards for Private Groups
Lausanne
from $27
- Private wine tasting at a family-run winery on Zurich's Gold Coast
Private wine tasting at a family-run winery on Zurich's Gold Coast
Zurich
from $459
Mountain railways & scenic rides
Everything within a 95 min drive
- PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
Panoramic Transport · Meiringen
New on Swiss Activities
- Detective Trail Bern "Detective Badger and His Animal Friends"
Detective Trail Bern "Detective Badger and His Animal Friends"
Bern
from $13
- Rustexpress Route Bern: Bus Trip to Europa-Park with EUROBUS
Rustexpress Route Bern: Bus Trip to Europa-Park with EUROBUS
Bern · Also available Nov 4
from $135
- Ticket for Enter Technikwelt Solothurn
Ticket for Enter Technikwelt Solothurn
Solothurn · Also available Nov 3
from $20
- Ropetech Rope Park Ticket in Bern
Ropetech Rope Park Ticket in Bern
Bern · Also available Nov 4
from $54
- Guided Tour of Solothurn's Old Town
Guided Tour of Solothurn's Old Town
Solothurn · Also available Nov 4
from $20
Hiking routes
Easy hike from Frinvillier-Taubenloch via Vauffelin
Frinvillier-Taubenloch · 6.2 km · 2 h 13 min
Frölisberg – Bim Wald
Frölisberg → Bim Wald · 2.5 km · 42 min
Holzmatt – Hinderwiler
Holzmatt → Hinderwiler · 1.4 km · 23 min
Easy hike from Brügg BE via Zihlwil
Brügg BE · 4.0 km · 1 h 1 min
Brügg – Aegertewalt
Brügg → Aegertewalt · 1.6 km · 32 min
Brügg – Studen
Brügg → Studen · 1.7 km · 29 min
Ipsach – Bellmund
Ipsach → Bellmund · 2.5 km · 47 min
Ipsach – Im Schlatt
Ipsach → Im Schlatt · 2.2 km · 38 min
Hikes nearby
Everything within a 10 min drive
- Seeland-Solothurn-Weg, Stage 2/4
Seeland-Solothurn-Weg, Stage 2/4
Wanderweg · Biel → Büren a. A. · 14 km · 3 h 42 min
- Jura Crest Trail, Stage 7/16
Jura Crest Trail, Stage 7/16
Wanderweg · Frinvillier → Chasseral · 17 km · 7 h 14 min
- Hike from Biel/Bienne via Bözingenberg
Hike from Biel/Bienne via Bözingenberg
Wanderweg · Biel/Bienne · 6.8 km · 3 h 35 min
- Easy hike from Biel/Bienne to Frinvillier-Taubenloch
Easy hike from Biel/Bienne to Frinvillier-Taubenloch
Wanderweg · Biel/Bienne → Frinvillier-Taubenloch · 2.9 km · 59 min
- Easy hike from Evilard/Leubringen via Leubringen
Easy hike from Evilard/Leubringen via Leubringen
Wanderweg · Evilard/Leubringen · 8.1 km · 2 h 46 min
- Hike from Biel/Bienne to La Neuveville via Sunneflue
Hike from Biel/Bienne to La Neuveville via Sunneflue
Wanderweg · Biel/Bienne → La Neuveville · 14 km · 5 h 5 min
Bike tours nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Emmental–Entlebuch, Stage 1/3
Emmental–Entlebuch, Stage 1/3
Cycling routes · Biel/Bienne → Burgdorf · 41 km
- Chasseral–Weissenstein Bike, Stage 3/3
Chasseral–Weissenstein Bike, Stage 3/3
Mountain bike routes · Sonceboz-Sombeval → Solothurn · 33 km
- Le Jorat–Trois Lacs–Emme, Stage 3/3
Le Jorat–Trois Lacs–Emme, Stage 3/3
Cycling routes · Aarberg → Kirchberg · 51 km
- Jurasüdfuss-Route, Stage 2/5
Jurasüdfuss-Route, Stage 2/5
Cycling routes · Grenchen → Neuchâtel · 54 km
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 15 min drive
- Neues Museum Biel / Nouveau Musée Bienne
Neues Museum Biel / Nouveau Musée Bienne
Museum · Biel/Bienne
- Karl Walser : Une carrière de peintre
Karl Walser : Une carrière de peintre
Exhibition · Biel / Bienne
- 20m2 – Fenster ist Atelier von Eli Equagoo
20m2 – Fenster ist Atelier von Eli Equagoo
Exhibition · Grenchen
- 20m2 – Fenster ins Atelier von Eli Equagoo
20m2 – Fenster ins Atelier von Eli Equagoo
Exhibition · Grenchen
Zoos & theme parks
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Seeteufel Adventure World, Studen BE
Seeteufel Adventure World, Studen BE
Zoo & animal park · Studen BE
- Tracking the Franches-Montagnes horses
Tracking the Franches-Montagnes horses
Zoo & animal park · Saignelégier
Mountain huts & restaurants
Everything within a 30 min drive
Playgrounds nearby
Everything within a 60 min drive
- Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Playground · Zwischenflüh
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- Biel city tour through the old town
- Italian dinner with your host in Biel
- "Beat the bride" in Biel: action-packed hen party
- "Beat the groom" in Biel: action-packed stag party
- Ticket Animal and Adventure Park Seeteufel
- Boat Trip Biel - St. Peter's Island North Ticket
- City Pass Biel
- "Dream Hackers: Book of Memories" VR Action Game in Biel
- "Smash Point" VR Game in Biel
- "Arvi Arena" VR Escape Game in Biel
- "Plush Rush" VR Game in Biel
- "Rotten Apple" VR-Actionspiel in Biel
- "Catch the Agent" GPS game in Biel for team events
- Magglingenbahn ticket from Biel
- SBB Transfer
- "Find-the-Code: Fall Hacked" Outdoor Escape Game Biel
- Foxtrail GO Biel digital treasure hunt
- Mobile virtual reality team event throughout Switzerland
Frequently asked questions
What sights and attractions does Biel have to offer?
The old town of Biel is worth seeing with its old guild houses, more than 100 beautiful fountains and the Ring. The Ring is the oldest square in the city. The old Roman fountain is also very popular. Everywhere in Biel you will find houses standing on stilts, as many streams and canals under the city have been built over. A nice place to visit is a waterfall at the bottom of the Taubenloch Gorge. It is turned on only on special holidays. The water is otherwise used to generate electricity.
What activities are possible in and around Biel?
Since Biel is located directly on Lake Biel, you can practice various water sports. In addition, 9 BSG ferries operate on Lake Biel. As for museums, you can find here for example the historical museum Schwab, the museum of the watch brand Omega and the Optical Museum, which shows optical objects from 4 centuries. Pasquart is a beautiful art museum. It shows contemporary graphics, sculpture and photography.
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