Trade fairs & festivals

Biel Christmas market

Experience festive atmosphere and regional diversity from 4 to 24 December 2025.

The Biel Christmas market is the largest in the region, attracting over 500,000 visitors annually. In the beautifully illuminated old town, guests can explore around 80 Christmas-themed huts, mainly offering handcrafted products. A special highlight is the Canadian log cabin of the Biel Burgergemeinde, located at the Nidaugasse/Dufourstrasse junction, where forest-inspired specialties and mulled wine from the wood fire are served. This popular meeting spot and the varied stalls make the Biel Christmas Market an unforgettable experience for young and old alike.

Travel comfortably with the BLS to Biel. The Biel old town is about a 10-minute walk from the train station.

Highlights

Each year, Santa Claus and the Christ Child enchant visitors to the Biel Christmas market with a serene Christmas atmosphere. Enjoy the festive anticipation in the beautifully illuminated old town and let yourself be captivated by the sparkling lights, handcrafted artisan goods, and the scents of Christmas. The Biel Christmas market is the largest in the region, attracting over 500,000 visitors annually.

Around 80 lovingly decorated huts offer mainly handmade products, providing an authentic market experience. Thanks to its central location in the heart of the business district and the variety of exhibitors, the Biel Christmas market is a true highlight of the Advent season. A special attraction is the Canadian log cabin of the Biel Burgergemeinde at the Nidaugasse/Dufourstrasse junction. Here, you can enjoy a culinary selection of forest-inspired specialties, including mushroom risotto, wild boar and veal sausages, and mulled wine from the wood fire. Alongside these unique delicacies, various activities also take place here – the perfect meeting spot for families and friends to fully embrace the Advent season.

Date Today (Saturday) open

Thursday, 4 December to Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Monday–Wednesday 11.00 to 19.00 hours
Thursday 11.00 to 20.00 hours Friday 11.00 to 19.00 hours Saturday 09.00 to 18.00 hours
Sunday 10.00 to 18.00 hours