Biel: Hotels and accommodations

Biel/Bienne is Switzerland’s largest bilingual city and the second-largest city in the canton of Bern. Booking a hotel in Biel/Bienne is part of planning your stay according to your individual needs.

Culture

The city is closely associated with Swiss watchmaking and is considered an important national center of the watch industry. The headquarters of the Swatch Group and a Rolex production facility are located in Biel/Bienne.

Lake and history

Prehistoric settlement remains can be found along the shores of Lake Biel. The Vingelz/Hafen archaeological site is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Surrounding region

The wider region around Biel/Bienne is home to the Voliere Solothurn, La Tène, Mont Vully, Ostermundigeberg, Pauluskirche, and Cras au Sauvage. Le Châtillon is located in the vicinity of Biel/Bienne.

Biel/Bienne is regarded as a regional cultural and economic center for the Seeland region, the Bernese Jura, and parts of the canton of Solothurn.

For the main travel overview: Biel/Bienne.