A trip around Lake Biel
Discover the most exciting places with a boat trip on Lake Biel
The mini-cruise on Lake Biel lasts around two and a half hours and takes you to the most popular destinations around the lake. As you cruise, enjoy the views over charming wine-growing villages with neighbouring vineyards and the far-reaching nature reserve of St. Peter’s Island. Experience the special atmosphere on the lake and discover the diversity of the region by boat.
Travel in comfort by train to Biel/Bienne. From the train station, it’s a short walk to the harbour, where you then board the ship.
Availability
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
Day ticket (Lake Biel/Bienne)
- CHF 78.00 Adults
- CHF 56.00 Half-Fare travelcard
- CHF 15.00 Children (6–15.99 years old)
- CHF 14.00 Dogs
- CHF 8.00 Bikes
Validity and notes
All route prices and offers at: www.bielersee.ch
Fares
Adults: from 25 years pay the normal ticket price
Young people: aged 16–24.99 get a 20% discount
Children: aged 6–15.99 pay ½ price
Children: aged 0–5.99 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, ID card for passengers with an 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 ships.
Wheelchairs and pushchairs have priority over bicycles when there are large numbers of passengers. No reservation possible.
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration
BLS suggestion
Discover the old town of Biel
Combine the tour with a trip to the old town of Biel. Many charming narrow streets, beautiful fountains, and venerable guild houses invite you to stroll around. Additionally, medieval buildings and squares, as well as small shops with regional products, provide plenty of surprises. In the old town, you'll come across small cafes and restaurants that invite you to indulge. In winter, you can enjoy a special atmosphere in the medieval old town.
Food & Drink
- Hafenrestaurant Joran Biel harbour
- Engelberg Restaurant Engelberg/Wingreis
How to get there
Ideally, you should start the round trip in Biel. Travel by train to the starting point for the boat trip on Lake Biel.
Boat from Biel:
It takes around 12 minutes to walk from Biel/Bienne train station to Biel pier, or you can take bus no. 9.
- Timetable & tickets Biel/Bienne (boat/bateau)
Location
Contact
- Bielersee Schifffahrt
- +41 32 329 88 11
- Bielersee Schifffahrt www.bielersee.ch