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Explore'n'Rail Three Lakes Cruise
Discover the picturesque hilly landscape of the Three Lakes region by water at a lower price
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.
Savings offer
You can benefit from the discount when you travel there and back by public transport using any ticket or travelcard, e.g. a standard public transport ticket, a Day Pass, a supersaver ticket, a Regional Travelcard, a Half Fare Travelcard or a GA Travelcard.
Offer valid from 12 April to 31 May 2025
- 20% discount on the Three Lakes Cruise
Offer valid from 1 to 30 June 2025
- 30% discount on the Three Lakes Cruise
Offer valid from 1 to 31 July 2025
- 20% discount on the Three Lakes Cruise
Offer valid from 1 to 31 August 2025
- up to 50% discount on the journey to Biel/Bienne, Neuchâtel or Murten and back*
- 20% discount on the Three Lakes Cruise
Offer valid from 1 September to 26 October 2025
- 20% discount on the Three Lakes Cruise
*Please note: The number of discounted tickets for public transport is limited each month. Once the 50% discount has been used up, the discount is reduced to 30%. Once the tickets with 30% have been used up, the price reduction is cancelled. The discounted public transport tickets are only available when booking online.
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
You can find the exact sailing times at:
- Detailed timetables BSG www.bielersee.ch
BLS suggestion
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.
- Onboard catering www.bielersee.ch
- Restaurant Joran
- Klosterhotel St. Petersinsel
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.
Location
Contact
- Bielersee Schifffahrt
- +41 32 329 88 11
- Bielersee Schifffahrt www.bielersee.ch
