Lakes & boats

Three Lakes Cruise Lake Biel

Discover the picturesque hilly landscape of the Three-Lakes Region by water.

Take in this natural spectacle on a trip from Biel/Bienne across Lake Biel and through the Zihl Canal to Lake Neuchâtel, and from there through the Broye Canal into Lake Murten. A change of scenery with some fresh air is the perfect way to recharge your batteries – and that’s what awaits you on a boat trip across Lake Biel and the Three Lakes.

You can look forward to constantly changing shoreline landscapes, picturesque little towns and the most beautiful walking and hiking trails. Rediscover the loveliest places and wine-growing villages away from the hustle and bustle, and enjoy the peace and the special atmosphere on the water. No matter whether it’s summer or winter – you have to experience the atmosphere on the lake.
The outing on the water combines perfectly with a gastronomic experience on board.

You can travel quickly and easily by train to the starting points of Biel/Bienne or Murten for the Three Lakes boat trip.

Sights

Biel/Bienne:

Directly situated on the shores of Lake Biel, the town of Biel offers a unique combination of culture, charm and openness. The largest bilingual town in Switzerland fascinates visitors with its lively cultural scene and charming medieval old town that invites you to stroll down its dreamy alleys.

Murten

Discover the most beautiful views over Murten, walk over the unique ring wall and stroll through the arcades on the main street which boasts a wide variety of shops. You can pick up the brochure "Murten erleben" (Experience Murten) from Murten's tourist information office and use it to take the sightseeing tour around the town on foot.

Timetable

The ships operate daily between 29 March and 27 October 2024.

You can find the exact sailing times at:

Detailed timetables BSG www.bielersee.ch

Rates

Three Lakes cruise (Biel/Bienne–Murten)

Biel/Bienne–Neuchâtel–Murten

CHF 64.00 One-way, second class
CHF 128.00 Return, second class

CHF 32.00 One-way, second class
CHF 64.00 Return, second class

Day ticket (Lake Biel/Bienne)

CHF 78.00 Adults
CHF 56.00 Half-Fare travelcard
CHF 15.00 Children 6-15.99 years
CHF 14.00 Dogs
CHF 8.00 Bikes

Validity and points to note

All route prices and offers at: www.bielersee.ch

Fares

Adults: from 25 years pay the normal ticket price
Young people: aged 16-24 get a 20% discount
Children: aged 6-15 pay ½ price
Children: aged 0–5 travel for free
Groups: of 10 people or more get a 30% discount

Validity

The travelcard and half-fare card are both valid, as are various 1-day travel cards (municipal 1-day travel card, junior travelcard, travelpass for children, 1-day travel card for dogs, identity document for travellers with a disability (companion card)). Bicycle season tickets and bicycle 1-day travel cards are not valid, nor are the Libero offers.

Note on bicycle transportation

Please note: Restricted access for bicycles on some boats.
Wheelchairs and pushchairs have priority over bicycles when there are large numbers of passengers. No reservation possible.

BSG tickets are valid on the BSG and LNM route networks. Most public transport tickets and season passes are valid. All validity information can be found at www.bielersee.ch

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration

Notes

Why not combine a train and boat trip with some fine on-board dining? The many boats that continually traverse the transparent waters of Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Murten offer stunning views of idyllic panoramas and gossamer horizons.

Catering

The boats offer a varied and tempting choice of menus, snacks and drinks. Reservations are recommended for meals.

How to get there

Travel comfortably by train to one of the starting points of the Three Lakes Country trip.

Boat from Biel/Bienne:
From Biel/Bienne railway station to Biel/Bienne boat landing stage it is approx. 12 minutes on foot or take bus no. 9.
Boat from Murten:
From Murten/Morat railway station to Murten harbour it is approx. 11 minutes on foot or take bus no. 520B.