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A trip around Lake Biel
Discover the most exciting places with a boat trip on Lake Biel
The mini-cruise on Lake Biel lasts two hours and 40 minutes 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.
The ships operate daily according to the schedule from 3 April to 25 October 2026.
The ships operate on Sundays from 26 October to 6 December 2026 and from 28 February to 9 April 2027.
From 26 to 29 March 2027, the ships operate according to the Easter timetable.
From 10 April to 24 October 2027, the ships operate daily according to the timetable.
You can find the exact sailing times at:
- Detailed timetables BSG www.bielersee.ch
- 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
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
- Hafenrestaurant Joran Biel harbour
- Engelberg Restaurant Engelberg/Wingreis
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)
- Bielersee Schifffahrt
- +41 32 329 88 11
- Bielersee Schifffahrt www.bielersee.ch
