Title: Old Town Travel Guide: Best of Old Town, Biel Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Old Town](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Town-Hotels.d553248621533003619.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Biel](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Biel.d4466.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Old Town Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Old-Town.d553248621533003619.Car-Hire-Guide)[Old Town Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Town.d553248621533003619.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Old Town Travel Guide ## Biel ## Visit Old Town Things to do Hotels [Biel travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Biel.dx4466) #### Find ancient fountains and buildings and enjoy the pleasant mix of language and culture in this French/German spot in Switzerland. The Old Town of Biel/Bienne is a charming 800-year-old Swiss neighbourhood. Stroll around its Ring and other squares while listening to locals intermixing French and German languages. The German town of Biel was founded near Lake Biel in the early 13th century, with French residents calling the village Bienne. After centuries of wars, plague, witchcraft and typhus, the Swiss town was officially given the name of Biel/Bienne. Look for the Old Town’s interesting fountains repainted in original bright colours. Engelsbrunnen is an angel cuddling a lamb, protecting it from a bright green devil. Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen features a brightly painted statue of blind Lady Justice holding a scale. In the Ring, find Venner Brunnen, the Fountain of the Banner Carrier, constructed in the mid 1500s. Dine al fresco at a restaurant here. Gaze up at five-story pastel buildings, some with stepped rooflines. Peek inside the Temple Allemand, completed in 1470. Attend opera, comedy, dance, symphony or children’s entertainment at Stadttheater/Théâtre Municipale. TOBS is the Theatre Orchester Biel Solothurn or Theatre Orchestre Bienne Soleure and presents plays, opera, symphonies and dance. Enjoy intimate performances at the Théâtre de Poche in a vaulted cellar. Once the centre for the city’s craft guilds, today the Old Town has boutiques featuring jewellery, artworks and musical instruments. Visit a brewery, coffeeshop, cakeshop or other restaurants and bistros. Come in November for the Ring’s annual truffle market. Artisans hold markets here monthly, and flea markets occur twice monthly during warm weather. Follow the tree-lined Seevorstadt to Lake Biel. Along the way, stop at Museum Schwab and Centre PasquArt. See the headquarters of the Swatch Group. Biel is a major Swiss watchmaking centre. Old Town is about a 5-minute drive north of the centre of Biel/Bienne in the canton of Bern. Park along its eastern side. Alternatively, enjoy interesting city views by taking the Leubringenbahn funicular that leaves from the Bahnhof/Gare. Continue on the funicular toward the Jura Mountains. * * * ### Popular places to visit #### Swiss Reformed City Church After visiting Swiss Reformed City Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Biel. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swiss-Reformed-City-Church-Biel.d6267869.Attraction) #### City Park Explore the great outdoors at City Park, a lovely green space in Biel. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/City-Park-Biel.d6267875.Attraction) #### Omega Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Omega Museum during your travels in Biel. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Omega-Museum-Biel.d553248621533003617.Attraction) #### LaserGame Biel/Bienne Catch an event at LaserGame Biel/Bienne during your trip to Biel. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/LaserGame-BielBienne-Biel.d553248621532505688.Attraction) #### Neues Museum Biel You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Neues Museum Biel during your trip to Biel. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Neues-Museum-Biel-Biel.d6267871.Attraction) #### Tissot Arena Catch an event at Tissot Arena during your trip to Biel. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tissot-Arena-Biel.d968281569643438080.Attraction) * * * ## Top hotels in Old Town ![Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/539600/539536/c6eaa8b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE Fully refundable £127 12 Oct - 13 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. 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