Food & drink

FoodTrail Seeland – Culinary treasure hunt

Discover the gastronomic diversity between Lyss and Biel on a unique food trail on foot and by train

Enjoy local delicacies and the picturesque villages along the route. Each stop offers a new culinary discovery and combines authentic flavours with cultural diversity. A real feast for gourmets!

The food trail takes you through varied landscapes and interesting places. Longer distances can be travelled by train. Along the way, you will solve puzzles and discover culinary stops where you will be rewarded with delicious food, refreshing drinks and special experiences.

Travel in comfort by train to Lyss – the food trail starts right by the station. Get on board, join in the guesswork and enjoy!

FoodTrail Seeland

The pleasure-seeker's treasure hunt

Travel through Switzerland's vegetable garden and discover the many facets of Seeland: medieval towns, trade and commerce, the tranquil way of life, and picturesque lakes and landscapes.

The most beautiful places in the region around Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Murten can be discovered in a relaxed way by train and bus. FoodTrail Seeland takes you on a journey through the most diverse worlds in this fascinating region.

Duration	6 to 7 hours
Distance	8.5 km
Pure hiking time	2 hours 30 minutes

The trail is perfect for couples, families, friends, clubs and companies. The puzzles are solved in teams consisting of a maximum of 6 people. These set out at 15-minute intervals.

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Availability Today (Saturday) open

The FoodTrail can be booked at the following times

Tue–Fri Start time 09.30–12.30 hours
Sat Start time 08.30–10.00 hours

A team of max. 6 people can start every 15 minutes. The start time must be booked online in advance. On 31 July, 1 August and 28 September no reservation is possible.

Rates

CHF 68.00 Adults (aged 16 and over)
CHF 40.00 Children (8–15 years)

Included in the price

5 culinary stations with food and drink
Puzzle fun: You will receive the starting documents by e-mail as soon as you have booked the food trail
Rail transfers during the food trail

The start time must be booked online in advance and paid for by credit card or Twint. Reservations can also be made at the BLS Travel Centre in Lyss (payment directly on site using the usual means of payment).

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

How to get there

Travel in comfort by train to Lyss. The food trail starts right by the train station. The return journey is from Biel.

Timetable & tickets

The journey to Lyss is made individually and is not included in the price. However, you do not need a ticket for the train journeys during the food trail – a zone day pass is included in the price.

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