"Biel ? the Swiss Watch Capital" Biel by Tolik

Biel Travel Guide: 18 reviews and 101 photos

The city Biel/Bienne, situated directly at the Lake of Biel, is the only bilingual town in Switzerland, where not only the city name but the street names appear in both Swyzerdutsch (Swiss German) and French. It is also the home of such huge names as
Omega, Rolex, and Swatch.

Church of St. Benedict

The fascinating Old Town, with its Gothic Reformed Church of St Benedict, magnificent guildhalls and beautiful fountains entice you to stroll. The Jura mountains are easy reachable by funicular from Biel. The Port of Biel/Bienne is the starting point for the scenic lake and river cruises, which can take you to the St. Peter?s island, city of Solothurn, Neuch?tel and Murten Lakes ? so called Three-Lake Tour.

Last visit to Biel: May 2003
Intro Written Aug 3, 2003
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Local Museums Favorites (2)

Museum Neuhaus at Sch?sspromenade 26 / Promenade de la Suze 26 This small art and history museum portrays the life of... more travel advice

History of Biel Favorites (2)

First settlement existed here around 4th century BC (the Roman coins from 1 ? 4 century BC have been found during the... more travel advice

Biel Walking Tour Part 2 Things to Do (2)

From the Burgplatz/Place de Bourg continue uphill, and head right to the Ring, core of the Old Town. As the story goes,... more travel advice

Biel Walking Tour Part 1 Things to Do (2)

The train station is between the Old Town and the lakeshore. Before you leave the station, pause to look at four amazing... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
The Swiss Pass

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Pinat Jul 27, 2009 at 8:43 AM

It seems like another pretty little Swiss city! Greetings from Ankara, Pinar
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HappyDolphin Jul 26, 2004 at 6:03 PM

Magnificent downtown!
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LisaMF Oct 1, 2003 at 6:03 PM

Nice place!