Biel/Bienne
Switzerland · Canton de BerneCH
Municipality in Bern, Switzerland
Biel/Bienne is a bilingual city in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. With over 55,000 residents, it is the country's tenth-largest city by population. The Biel urban area has a population of around 100,000 inhabitants. Biel/Bienne is the capital of the Biel/Bienne administrative district. The city has been an industrial and watchmaking heart of Switzerland since the 19th century. With world-famous watch brands such as Rolex, Omega and Swatch based in Biel/Bienne, the city is one of the main centres of the Swiss watch industry and is also referred to as the "world capital of watchmaking".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 55,932
- Coordinates
- 47.137, 7.246
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Elevation
- 441 m
Overview of Biel/Bienne
Part of Canton de Berne, Switzerland, Biel/Bienne is a compact city. Some 55,932 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature and wellness to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Biel/Bienne
Nature in Biel/Bienne
(1)Looking for nature? Biel/Bienne has Rivers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Biel/Bienne's own activity tags.
Wellness in Biel/Bienne
(1)Our data lists Ranches as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Biel/Bienne's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Canton de Berne; once there, walking covers most of Biel/Bienne. The local time zone is Europe/Zurich.
Similar destinations
Places near Biel/Bienne that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Biel/Bienne known for?
- Biel/Bienne is mainly a destination for nature and wellness, set in Canton de Berne, Switzerland with around 55,932 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Biel/Bienne?
- You can plan around Rivers and Ranches in Biel/Bienne. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Biel/Bienne located?
- Administratively, Biel/Bienne sits in Canton de Berne, Switzerland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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