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Biel is a city in Switzerland that is often referred to as Biel-Bienne. Biel is the German name for the city and Bienne the French one. The city is situated on the north east shore of Lake Biel and at the foot of the Jura Mountain range. Enjoy the scenery with Car Hire Biel.

The Swiss capital Bern is approximately 30 minutes drive from the city in your Car Hire Biel vehicle. The city offers great attractions including a historic centre that is medieval in its outlook. The city also has good nightlife and some excellent shops that make it a must see place.

 

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Attractions of Biel 


Biel has many attractions including wine yards on the outskirts and many fantastic restaurants situated on the shores of Lake Biel. Many locals enjoy a swim in the lake in summer. Beautiful medieval buildings are found in the Altstadt or Old Town and a popular attraction is watching fireworks from a boat on the lake during the Swiss National day on August 1st.


Sights of Biel 


In the historic old town there are man beautiful buildings from the 18th and 19th Centuries. This gives the area the same look that it had back then and the buildings are very well preserved. A walk around the old town will transport you back in time and it is a worthwhile task. You can find many medieval foundations dotted all over the city in your Car Hire Biel vehicle.


Sport in Biel 


There are two main sports in Biel and they are football and ice hockey. The city has FC Biel-Bienne which is the local football team and it was originally founded in 1896. EHC Biel is the local professional ice hockey team that has a large following and matches are a great spectacle. 


Nightlife in Biel 


Biel is a great place to enjoy a night out and one place in particular is at a refurbished gas reactor that is in the heart of the city. Music here varies and there are concerts held here regularly and the music ranges from Urban and Funk through to Punk Rock. Mad Nidau is another place that is very good and cheap.


Shopping in Biel 


Shopping is great fun in Biel ad there are many places that sell watches making the city a center for horology. The city has shopping centers and a pedestrianized area for shoppers to enjoy all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Old Town.

Getting to Biel 


There are excellent train connections for Biel from all of the major cities in Switzerland. Biel is also easy to reach by public buses and the city is only a half an hour from the capital city, Bern. Traversing the city in your Car Hire Biel vehicle is the best option.
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