Biel/Bienne is a the 10th largest city of Switzerland and is located on the northern edge of the canton of Berne. Famous for watchmaking, and home to Rolex, Omega and Swatch among other famous makers. The city lies at the foot of the first mountain range of the Jura Mountains area, guarding the only practical connection to Jura in the area, and on the northeastern shores of Lake Biel (Bielersee, Lac de Bienne), sharing the eastern tip of the lake with its sister city, Nidau.
Biel/Bienne , Switzerland
Featured Experiences
Featured Travel Stories
- While travel was closed, Hong Kong’s hoteliers kept building. When you travel to the dynamic city today, you’ll discover a whole slate of new hotels that have added to its...
read more
Sea & Sand
Romance Under the Stars: Couples-Only Caribbean Resort Introduces a Stargazing Concierge
Caribbean - Away from all your cares – and the bright lights of the city - at home, there may be nothing more romantic than being at... read more
Shopping
Renowned Jeweler Tiffany Helping to Preserve Japan's Gold Leaf Art Techniques as a Cultural Treasure
- Japanese arts and crafts are cherished souvenirs from a trip to Japan. And now, one of the country’s most treasured and elegant crafts has a... read more
Dining
This All-Inclusive Resort is Expanding Included Dining: OFF-Resort Restaurants
Caribbean - It’s the best of both worlds. Part of the appeal of luxury, all-inclusive resorts is the array of dining options on the property where you... read more