The town of Biel, the metropolis of Swiss watchmaking, lies at the

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Biel
The town of Biel, the metropolis of Swiss watchmaking, lies at the
eastern end of Lake Biel, at the foot of the Jura in the delightful Lake
Region. The charm of bilingualism, the intact old town and its location
as the gateway to the three peripheral Jura lakes (Lakes Biel,
Neuchâtel and Murten) make the town an attractive starting point, but
also a destination for excursions.
Tourismus Biel Seeland
Bahnhofplatz
2501 Biel/Bienne
T +41 (0)32 329 84 84
F +41 (0)32 329 84 85
[email protected]
http://www.biel-seeland.ch
200 m
1000 ft
Biel is the only town in Switzerland in which German and French are spoken side by side in equal
measure. One senses the relaxed mentality here resulting from the mixture of these two languages.
In 2002, Biel was one of the four exhibition locations for EXPO.
Architecturally, Biel is a town of many facets. The modern part of the city with its high-rise buildings
lies at lake level which then gives way, on a slight incline, to the intact old town with its gothic town
church stemming from the 15th century. In 2004, Biel was awarded the Wakker Prize by the Swiss
Heritage Society for the exemplary manner in which it conserved its, in part, outstanding stock of
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20th century buildings. Examples can be found in the new town, where uniform districts built in the
‘new construction’ style came into being in the 1920s and ‘30s.
General Info
Canton:
Postcode/ZIP:
Altitude:
Population:
Language:
Berne
2500 - 3714
473 m
50,000
German
Important holidays 2012 in Biel
01. Jan 2012 Su New Year s Day
02. Jan 2012 Mo Saint Berchtold
06. Apr 2012 Fr Good Friday
08. Apr 2012 Su Easter
09. Apr 2012 Mo Easter Monday
17. May 2012 Th Ascension Day
27. May 2012 Su Whitsun
28. May 2012 Mo Whit Monday
01. Aug 2012 We Swiss National Holiday
25. Dec 2012 Tu Christmas
26. Dec 2012 We St. Stephen´s Day
Opening hours
Shops/shopping
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 7 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm
Late night shopping: Thursday, 8 am - 9 pm
Banks and currency exchange
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 12 noon / 1.30 pm 5 pm
Saturday: Banks closed / Post: 8 am - 4 pm
The town of Biel is a tradition-imbued watch metropolis in which this Swiss craft is still fostered.
Swatch, Rolex, Omega, Tissot, Movado and Mikron are all located here. Biel has additionally also
positioned itself in the field of other industries and in communication. Its location makes the town an
attractive gateway to the excursion and holiday region around Lakes Biel, Neuchâtel and Murten –
also known as the “Three Lakes Region” – with vineyards on the hillsides and extensive vegetable
cultivation on the level areas. The options for rambling and cycling excursions are huge. In Ligerz,
the viticulture museum and a wine trail serve to draw visitors. Several attractive mediaeval small
towns like Nidau, Twann, La Neuveville and Erlach are well worth an excursion.
In summer, it is possible to travel on various routes along the lakes onboard scheduled passenger
boats; the day trip through all three peripheral Jura lakes is especially popular. Naturally all types of
water sport are also pursued on the lakes.
From the town on the linguistic divide, it is only a stone’s throw to the lush green, hilly landscape of
the Jura with its broad forests and wonderful vantage points, as well as the sportsperson’s Mecca of
Magglingen above Biel, and the Chasseral (1607m).
Highlights
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Public authorities and offices
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 12 noon / 1.30 pm 5 pm
Saturday: closed
Biel old town – an intact old town with a beautiful town hall, gothic town church dating from the
15th century, various fountains and beautiful signposts.
Centre PasquArt – a very attractive art museum for contemporary sculpture, graphic art and
photography; renovated in 2000 and extended with a new building designed by Basle architects
Diener & Diener.
Aare trip – a leisurely and romantic river trip from Biel to the most beautiful baroque city in
Switzerland, Solothurn. En route, one floats past the small town of Büren and the Altreu stork
colony.
Lake Biel and Petersinsel (Peter’s Isle) – the idyllic peninsula on which the renowned
philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau was said to have experienced ‘veritable happiness’ lies at
the western end of the lake. Rousseau’s former residence, a monastery, today houses a
famous hotel-restaurant.
Top Events
Important phone numbers
Emergency calls:
117 Police
118 Fire
144 Ambulance
1414 Swiss heli rescue
General information:
1811 General information such as eg
doctors, theater, etc.
140 Breakdown Service
162 Weather Information
163 Road conditions
187 Avalanche Bulletin
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Biel ‘Braderie’ – the largest festival in Biel and the surrounding area: this colourful summer
festival with a market, tombola and concerts has taken place for over 70 years. The origin of the
festival lies in the economic plight of Biel in around 1930 (June).
Lake Biel Festival – joyous summer’s night festival in Biel with snack stands, bars and a huge
firework display (July).
Biel ‘Altstadtchilbi’ (old town fair) – 150 shops, market sellers and associations and a diverse
entertainment programme provide for an excellent atmosphere (August).
Lake Biel vintage festivals – highly traditional vintage festivals such as the Trüelete in Twann,
and the Läsetsunntig in Erlach (September/October).
International Old Time Jazz Meeting – renowned international festival for traditional jazz in Biel
(November).
Biel Christmas market – numerous stands and atmospheric Christmas illuminations at the
largest Christmas market of the region (December).
"Aarberger Puce" – flea and antiquity market, now with 250 dealers: one of the largest and most
atmospheric markets for second-hand articles in Switzerland (April & August).
A perfect day in Biel/Bienne.
Switzerland’s only officially bilingual city is known as Biel to Germanspeakers and Bienne to French-speakers – a linguistic status that
makes for a special charm. While the modern city reaches down to
the lake, the intact Old Town with its 15th-century Gothic church
nudges up against the hillside. As gateway to the Seeland lake region,
Biel/Bienne also has plenty to offer active visitors.
Feel-good food at
Rüfi’s
08:30
For more than 100 years, this bakery has been known for its
delicious rolls. Today, Chez Rüfi serves breakfast from 6.30am,
Monday to Saturday – and everything is market-fresh, natural, and
of outstanding quality.
In the round
11:00
You couldn’t take sides here if you wanted to: the semi-circular
shape of the Rotonde makes this restaurant the perfect meeting
point for French- and German-speakers alike. Here, all of bilingual
Biel/Bienne comes for a chat, to linger over a drink – or just to
watch the colourful comings and goings on Place Guisan through
the big glass windows.
Gourmet delights
in an urban oasis
12:00
The “Goût Mieux” quality label is awarded to restaurants that use
organic, regional, fair-trade ingredients wherever possible. The
bistro of the charming Villa Lindenegg is like a gourmet island: in
the heart of the city, yet surrounded by greenery.
To the island
14:00
Follow the example of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and let yourself
be enchanted by St. Peter’s Island. For an inspiring round trip,
take a boat from Biel/Bienne to the peninsula, continue on foot
through a nature reserve to a historic hotel with garden restaurant
in the lovely inner courtyard (all once part of a monastery), and
then take the famous heath trail to Erlach. From here, you can
catch a boat back to Biel/Bienne.
From the boat to
the Lago Lodge
18:00
Charming, unfussy, and fun: the bistro of the Lago Lodge, where
you can sip your beer and watch more being brewed at the same
time. Alternatively, simply soak up the sunshine on the terrace, or
try your luck at a game of boules.
From the lake
onto your plate
19:30
Fish does not come any fresher than this: at the Restaurant du
Lac, what you eat is caught on the doorstep – for example pike
(the speciality of the house, together with perch) from Lake Biel or
Lake Neuchâtel. If you reserve a table on the large terrace, you
are in for a special treat: the lakefront views are enchanting.
Chill out in style in
the Old Town
22:00
At the St. Gervais, a historic house that once belonged to the
monastery of Bellelay, you can now choose between 300 different
drinks. Located in the heart of Biel/Bienne’s Old Town, it is also
home to the Etage Club, which puts on an ambitious programme
of culture and concerts ranging from jazz to hip hop.
Art deco at the
Elite
24:00
The top hotel in town offers four-star comfort in an authentic art
deco setting. The hotel’s brasserie serves select gastronomic
treats, while the Baramundo bar also regularly stages live music.
Current events
Christmas Market
06
DEC
Santa Claus
Market in
Biel/Bienne
11
DEC
The biggest Christmas market of the region charms visitors with
its cozy atmosphere and its generous offer of different arts and
crafts. There are decorations for the Christmas tree, candles,
glass, porcelain, ceramics, and earthenware, Advent wreaths,
wooden toys, and crib figures. Glass blowers and ceramic artists
show their skills. In a wooden hut and two heated tents sponsored
by the Bienne citizen's community, you may taste specialties like wild boar sausage or forest warden
tea, while enjoying the warmth of a fire. "Chez Rüfi" at Sessler Street, and the "Art Café" in the
Central Square are other popular hangouts for hungry guests. While the adults stroll and shop, the
wee ones amuse themselves on the merry-go-round or make candles in Central Square.
Somethingâ??s happening in Santaâ??s village, come on over
and see! Santa Claus is inviting all children and adults to join him
in Santaâ??s village in the old town of Biel starting at 3 p.m. There
will be lots of things to see and do. Santa especially looks forward
to listening to pretty childrenâ??s rhymes. He will broadcast them
through a speaker across the entire square. His donkey Grischa
hopes for lots of pets from the kids, while the parents keep warm with mulled wine. Or they might
pick out something good to eat for dinner or help out in the childrenâ??s craft tent where the kids are
busy making candles or ornaments for a special childrenâ??s Christmas tree. The tree can then be
admired on the old town square until long after Christmas.
Altstadtleist Biel, 2502 Biel/Bienne
Architecture
Robert Walser
Square
Biel does not end at the station square. The thoroughfare above
the station has been extended through the station passage.
Robert Walser Square, opened in 2002, thereby provides access
to the lake and to Nidau. The square is structured with strict rows
of ash trees and surrounded by important buildings, such as the
large Coop Centre, the Communication Centre, the commercial
trade school and the Residenz au Lac.
Robert-Walser-Platz
Biel/Bienne
Zentralplatz
(Central Square)
Located as it is between the historic city centre and the station,
Zentralplatz constitutes the hub of the city. With its restaurants,
its fountain and attractive stores, this pedestrian zone is always a
very lively meeting place.
Zentralplatz
Biel/Bienne
Stadtkirche (City
Church)
Reformed City Church Originally dedicated to St. Benedict of
Nursia, the church was first mentioned in 1228 in the Lausanne
cartulary (directory). Up until 1798, the city of Biel fell secularly
under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Basel, while being
ecclesiastically part of the Diocese of Lausanne until the
Reformation in 1528. The two previous churches dating from the
Romanesque and Gothic eras are covered by walls and building works. A detailed architectural
history of these two previous buildings is no longer accessible because of the tuffaceous soil
conditions and the installation of the heating system in the early 20th century. The former sacristy in
its crypt-like setting under the choir may still be seen.
Reformierte Stadtkirche
Ring
2502 Biel/Bienne
Fountains
There are some 72 fountains in Biel with the oldest being located
in the Old Town. They supply drinking water and some have their
source in the spring used in Roman times. Engelsbrunnen (Angel
Fountain): An angel protecting a lamb from the devil, a symbol of
the victory of good over evil. Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen (Fountain of
Justice): This is a symbol of the jurisdiction of the city. Venner
Fountain (Banner Carrier Fountain): This fountain is 450 years old. The banner carrier on the fountain
used to signify the right of the city to deploy its own troops to protect the Lord Bishop of Basel, the
allied Bernese and the Swiss Confederates in case of war.
Brunnen in der Bieler Altstadt
Altstadt
2502 Biel/Bienne
Congress Center
The Congress Centre is a major architectural feature of modern
Biel. Designed by Max Schlup and built between 1961 and 1966, it
was renovated in 2000 - 2002 by Rolf Mühlethaler. Its suspended
roof is one of Europe’s largest. The Congress Centre serves as a
conference centre, concert hall and also boasts an indoor pool
and fitness facility. The tower houses several offices.
Kongresshaus
Zentralstrasse 60
2502 Biel/Bienne
Tel. +41 (0)32 329 19 19
[email protected]
Centre PasquArt
The CentrePasquArt was opened in 1990 in the old city hospital.
The oldest part was built in 1866 as the first hospital in Biel and
now the renovated and expanded CentrePasquArt serves the
broader public. The work of Basel architects Diener & Diener, the
ensemble offers a perfect and harmonious blend of old and new.
The Kunsthaus CentrePasquArt provides Switzerland and in
particular the region with innovative contemporary art exhibitions. These support the awareness of
contemporary artistic creativity and its importance to the community and contribute to the promotion
of the artists.
The Strandbad
(lido) Biel
The Strandbadt (lido) was created in 1929-32 as part of a job
creation programme under the auspices of city's planning and
building control office. It is one of the first and most impressive
examples of pool construction in Swiss Modernist style.
Strandbad Biel · Uferweg 40 · 2560 Nidau · T +41 (0)32 323 12 06 · F +41 (0)32 323 25 61 ·
[email protected] · www.ctsbiel-bienne.ch
Bars
Pooc, Biel/Bienne
Located near the train station, Pooc is a bar where especially
beer lovers get their money's worth. Right next door the beer
store Bier-Bienne offers beers from around the world, just like
they do at the bar. Its creative look and decorations alone are
worth a visit to Pooc.
Pooc
B. Rechbergerstrasse 1
2502 Biel/Bienne
Baramundo
In Baramundo day flirts with night and vice versa. As the name
reveals: el mundo entero, le monde entier and the whole world
meets here to relax, to see and be seen, to talk of everything and
of sweet nothings, and simply just to be. Let your mind totally
relax – we’ll take care of the rest into the small hours.
Baramundo
Bahnhofstrasse 14
2501 Biel/Bienne
Duo Club,
Biel/bienne
A trendy and popular nightclub in the heart of Biel. With famous
DJs regularly performing here, party-goers heat up the dance
floor. Special drinks are mixed at the stylish bar.
Duo Club
Zentralstrasse 54
2502 Biel/Bienne
Blue Note Club,
Biel/Bienne
A club with a very special touch. On weekdays the Biel Blue Note
Club is known for big stars of the music scene, a chic
atmosphere and long queues. And there's no slowing down at
night – not even on Sundays. Every Saturday it's time for "Le
Disco": Work up a sweat while you dance as if the turntables will
never stop.
Blue Note Club
T. Wyttenbachstrasse 2
2502 Biel/Bienne
Gambrinus
Loungeria
The Gambrinus Loungeria is neither bar nor lounge nor even
trattoria, but rather a fusion of all of these. It is an overall concept
with a little something special that never fails to impress on any
day of the week. Enjoy relaxing evenings, Mediterranean
delicacies or live concerts against a background of modern
architecture with skilfully coloured accents.
Gambrinus Loungeria
Zentralstrasse 57
2502 Biel/Bienne
Tel. +41 (0)32 322 41 89
Tel. +41 (0)78 647 71 08
[email protected]
Bar Central
Bar Central is located in the centre of Biel and offers guests a
range of games, such as table tennis, card games and board
games.
Bar Central
Rue Central 63c
2502 Biel/Bienne
[email protected]
Castellino
Sophisticated events in a stylish setting. With the event concepts
"Castellino's Ladies First", "Overkitsch" and "Little Italy",
Castellino Club serves up a finely selected mix of music, from the
70s to the popularly requested mega-hits of today, as well as
covering the broad spectrum from R & B to House, presented by
the most sought after local and international DJs.
Castellino Club
Ipsachstrasse 11
2563 Ipsach
City Museums
Museum Neuhaus
At the Museum Neuhaus in Biel you can learn about industrial
history where it actually took place. At this former textile printing
works, in addition to temporary exhibitions, there are permanent
exhibitions of the fauna and flora watercolours from the Robert
Collection, the cinema collection of William Piasio, works by the
painter and writer Karl and Robert Walser and an exhibition on
"Bourgeois Life in the 19th century". The running of the Museum Neuhaus is conducted in German
and French.
Museum Neuhaus
Schüsspromenade 26
2501 Biel/Bienne
Tel. +41 (0)32 328 70 30
Fax +41 (0)32 328 70 35
[email protected]
Museum Schwab
At the Schwab Museum in Biel/Bienne, you are invited to take a
journey from the early Stone Age through to Roman times, with
archaeological finds from the Three Lakes Region. The changing
exhibitions on archaeological and prehistoric topics are
particularly worth a visit.
Museum Schwab
Seevorstadt 50
2502 Biel/Bienne
Tel. +41 (0)32 322 76 03
Fax +41 (0)32 323 37 68
[email protected]
Centre Müller
Museum
In the Centre Müller machinery museum, more than 150
machines dating from the years 1880 to 1940 are on display in
reconstructed workshops from the early 20th century. The
amazingly lifelike characters who appear to be labouring at their
former workplace transport visitors back in time to a bygone world
of work.
Centre Müller
Wydenauweg 34
2502 Biel/Bienne
Tel. +41 (0)32 322 36 36
Schlossmuseum
Nidau (Castle
Nidau Museum)
The Seeland area has not always been as green and fertile as it
is today. For many generations the three lakes region was
constantly plagued by severe floods which regularly destroyed
crops, tore away bridges and inundated houses and barns. The
population was left defenceless against the power of the waters.
The Jura waters correction successfully averted this threat of
flooding. These works transformed this once barren area into a thriving agricultural region.
Schlossmuseum Nidau
Hauptstrasse 6
Schloss
2560 Nidau
Tel. +41 (0)32 332 25 00
[email protected]
City parks
Elfenaupark
Park Elfenau is a small, idyllic park in the middle of Biel, with
ponds and well tended flower beds. Here you can relax on one of
the beautiful wooden benches to escape from the hustle and
bustle of the city. The locals relax here during their lunch break,
soak up the peace and quiet, and relax under the shady trees.
The park has a number of ducks and even peacocks.
Elfenaupark
Unterer Quai
2500 Biel/Bienne
City Park Biel
Large park with lawns and a playground. The bandstand was
restored as part of a comprehensive facelift of the park, and on
many a summer evening the Biel Symphony Orchestra gives a
concert in this pavilion.
Stadtpark
Oberer Quai
2500 Biel/Bienne
Biel Strandboden
Lakeside promenade with several large lawns for playing and
relaxation. On sunny days city dwellers flock here to escape from
the humdrum of everyday life, with families enjoying the laid-back
ambience. Rent a pedal boat and go for a spin on the lake or
enjoy a coffee or an ice cream at the Parc-Café.
Strandboden
2500 Biel/Bienne
City Tours
Retracing the
Footsteps of
Women
A city walking tour taking a look at the Old Town and its environs
from another perspective: Visiting places where women left their
mark. A picture of 500 years of women's history unfolds.
Frauenplatz Biel
Postfach 594
2501 Biel/Bienne
Tel. +41 (0)78 615 58 40
[email protected]
Tour of the Old
Town and the
Neustadt quarter
Discover Biel! Learn about Biel’s interesting past on a journey
back in time on this walking tour through the Old Town and the
Neustadt quarter.
Tourismus Biel Seeland · Bahnhofplatz · 2501 Biel/Bienne · T +41 (0)32 329 84 84 · F +41 (0)32 329
84 85 · [email protected] · www.biel-seeland.ch / www.biel-seeland.ch
Excursions
St. Peter's Island
“I have stayed at many lovely places; but nowhere have I felt so
truly happy as on St. Petersinsel in the middle of the Bielersee,
and I think back to no stay with such sweet longing" - JeanJacques Rousseau in "Reveries of the Solitary Walker”, Fifth
Walk. St. Peter's Island was a modest estate with leased
vineyard parcels when Rousseau’s 18th century description
brought it to European attention. The island became a stop on educational tours through Switzerland
and then turned into a popular tourist destination for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty.
Bielersee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft · Badhausstrasse 1 a · 2501 Biel/Bienne · T +41 (0)32 329 88 11 ·
F +41 (0)32 322 33 25 · [email protected] · www.bielersee.ch
Cruises
Discover the Lake District on the waterways. Experience the
Three Lakes Region with all your senses while on this audio tour.
Bielersee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft · Badhausstrasse 1 a · 2501 Biel/Bienne · T +41 (0)32 329 88 11 ·
F +41 (0)32 322 33 25 · [email protected] · www.bielersee.ch
Taubenloch
Gorge
Walter, a young miller of Bözingen, was in love with a young lady
from the village of Flüglistal. The young lady was stunningly
beautiful and known to all as “little dove”. At that time, the castle of
Rondchâtel was the stronghold of the crooked knight Ingelram.
On the day of the marriage, he attacked the wedding procession
upstream of the gorge. He killed the fiancé and attempted to
kidnap the bride. So as not to fall into the hands of the knight, the young lady threw herself into the
chasm and disappeared there, gliding like a white dove. A short time later, the castle of Rondchâtel
was captured and destroyed, and the knight Ingelram was killed. In spring, lovers are said to hear the
plaintive cries of the beautiful young lady in the gorge.
84 85 · [email protected] · www.biel-seeland.ch / www.biel-seeland.ch
Grosses Moos
(The Great
Marsh)
Since the Jura water correction, Seeland has become one of
Switzerland's most important vegetable-growing regions. Besides
vegetables, fruit, grains, sugar beets and grapes are also
cultivated here. A quarter of Switzerland's vegetable yield comes
from Seeland. Discover the Vegetable Trail in the Great Marsh by
bicycle or on inline skates. Both Kerzer and Ins Station make an
ideal base, and here one can rent bicycles, amongst other things.
84 85 · [email protected] · www.biel-seeland.ch
Places To Be
Biel historic city
centre
This small historic city centre with its gothic town church, its
splendid guild houses and its fountains just begs to be explored
on foot. Restaurants, bars, clubs and markets of all kinds
(vegetable market, flea market, craft fair etc.) make the historic
city centre a meeting place for young and old.
84 85 · [email protected] · www.biel-seeland.ch
Museum Mile
Just a short walk from the station, the museum mile is located
between Biel and its picturesque historic city centre. The
Neuhaus, Schwab and CentrePasquArt Museums in the treelined Seevorstadt offer up culture and art history from prehistoric
times to the present.
Museumsmeile
Seevorstadt
2500 Biel/Bienne
Guisanplatz
(Guisan Square)
A popular meeting place for young and old, this square is
surrounded by numerous restaurants, bars and clubs. On warm
summer evenings, Guisanplatz bustles with people.
Guisanplatz
2502 Biel/Bienne
Nidaugasse Biel
Nidaugasse is Biel's shopping mile. It is a generous world of
beautiful things and pleasant encounters, reflecting the spirit of
Biel. This traffic-free zone makes for pleasant strolling.
Nidaugasse
2502 Biel/Bienne
Restaurants
Räblus
It is an enchanting experience to feel the breeze from the
mountains on a summer evening while watching the surfers or to
see the changing colours when a storm is brewing in the
distance. The Räblus affords views of the vineyards, gardens and
lake. One might also see a hobby fisherman bringing a pike up
from his boat for our kitchen. Our drinks and dining menus mainly
feature our own wine as well as fish caught in Lake Biel.
Räblus
Neuenburgstrasse 90
2505 Biel/Bienne
Tel. +41 (0)32 322 40 51
Restaurant
Gottstatterhaus
Seasonal cuisine and exceptional fish dishes. Our speciality: pike
and pike-perch from lake Biel, pan-fried whole.
Gottstatterhaus
Neuenburgstrasse 18
2505 Biel/Bienne
Tel. +41 (0)32 322 40 52
Baràplage
Restaurant at Biel's lakeside pools, with terrace, bar and a
beautiful view of the lake. Fresh salads and various specialties
from the grill. A large brunch buffet on Sundays.
Baràplage
Uferweg 40
2560 Nidau
Tel. +41 (0)32 322 40 82
Restaurant Kreuz
Nidau
This restaurant offers seasonal cuisine and home-made food.
Local products are purchased and the suppliers are all from the
region. The Kreuz Nidau cooperative's large hall has been hosting
all kinds of cultural events for more than 25 years.
Restaurant Kreuz
Hauptstrasse 33
2560 Nidau
Tel. +41 (0)32 331 93 03
Restaurant du
Lac
Culinary delights in a relaxed ambience - depending on the
occasion, this could be in the dining room, the small function
room, conservatory or restaurant. Enjoy beautiful views of Lake
Biel from the terrace in summer. Enjoy pure indulgence to your
heart’s content with our delicious menu served in a beautiful and
tasteful ambience. Dishes are prepared with care, imagination
and creativity and are appreciated by diners of all generations, tastes and lifestyles. Our focus is on
providing seasonal and imaginative cuisine.
Restaurant du Lac
Neuenburgerstrasse 58
2505 Biel/Bienne
Tel. +41 (0)32 322 37 77
Restaurant
Bözingenberg
The Restaurant Bözingenberg offers a simple, home-style
cuisine. This includes Seeländer Trockenwurst served on a
board, a cheese fondue outside on the terrace, or a crispy Rösti.
On Sunday morning from 9 am onwards we serve our unlimited
breakfast buffet. The restaurant Bözingenberg is a year-round
operation. In summer and winter, it is easily accessible by car, by
bicycle or on foot. There are 80 parking spaces available.
Restaurant Bözingenberg
Bözingenbergstrasse 123
2504 Biel/Bienne
Tel. +41 (0)32 341 17 70
Restaurant La
Péniche
The Restaurant La Péniche is located directly on Lake Biel and its
large terrace is the perfect place to linger awhile. Varied lunch
menus, a snack menu and the dinner menu promise pure
pleasure. On no account should you miss the Sunday brunch, as
this breakfast will set you up for the day.
Restaurant La Péniche
Schlossstrasse 25
2560 Nidau
Tel. +41 (0)32 331 30 26
Sculptures
Schang Hutter
and "die
Vertschaupet"
Sculpture by Schang Hutter on Bahnhofplatz.
Bahnhofplatz
2500 Biel/Bienne
Shopping
Schloss-Beck
At the regionally known Schloss-Beck (Beck Castle), stocking up
with the best culinary supplies is quick and easy. The large
selection of food is presented with meticulous attention to detail.
You can also enjoy the same delicacies right there in the café.
Schloss-Beck
Familie Kuster
Hauptstrasse 17
2560 Nidau
Tel. +41 (0)32 331 86 11
Villiger R. AG
Large selection of brand-name watches.
Villiger R. AG
Bahnhofstrasse 21
2502 Biel/Bienne
Tel. +41 (0)32 322 31 81
Fax +41 (0)32 322 31 87
Farmyard
shopping
Many farms in Seeland sell their produce directly to the public.
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