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Biel

Biel Localisation : Country Switzerland, Canton Bern, Biel.
Available Information : Postal address, Phone number, Fax number, Email address, Website, Mayor, Geographical coordinates, Population, Area, Altitude, Weather and Hotel.
Nearby cities and villages : Brügg, Evilard and Nidau.

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CountrySwitzerland
CantonBern
Biel
Official language
  • German : Biel
  • French : Bienne

Biel Administration

Biel Code (OFS)0371
Biel Post code2500
Biel MayorHans Stöckli

Biel Contact info

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Biel Postal addressPont-du-Moulin 5
2500 BIEL/BIENNE
Schweiz
Biel Phone number090 112 60 16
(2chf + 2chf/mn)
Biel Email address[email protected]
Biel Websitewww.biel-bienne.ch
Other informationGemeinde Commune Comune : Biel/Bienne
Biel Birth certificate, Biel Death certificate

Biel Demography

Information on the people and the population of Biel.

Biel Population55,159 inhabitants
Biel Population Density2,600.6 /km² (6,735.6 /sq mi)

Biel Geography

Geographic Information regarding City of Biel.

Biel Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 47.1506, Longitude: 7.26203
47° 9′ 2″ North, 7° 15′ 43″ East
Biel Area2,121 hectares
21.21 km² (8.19 sq mi)
Biel Altitude434 m (1,424 ft)
Biel ClimateOceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb)

Biel Distance

Distance (in kilometers) between Biel and the biggest cities of Switzerland.

Zurich 99 kmGeneva 135 kmBasle 52 km
Lausanne 85 kmBerne 25 km closestWinterthur 118 km
Lucerne 81 kmSt. Gallen 148 kmLugano 183 km
Thun 53 kmBellinzona 171 kmKöniz 29 km

Biel Map

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Biel Nearby cities and villages

Brügg 2.7 kmEvilard 3.1 kmNidau 3.2 km
Orpund 3.3 kmPort 3.9 kmAegerten 4 km
Ipsach 4.4 kmSafnern 4.6 kmSchwadernau 5.1 km
Studen 5.2 kmOrvin 5.2 kmBellmund 5.3 km

Biel Twin towns, Sister cities

The City of Biel has international agreements with its different pairings.

Biel Zone

Time zone of Biel.

Biel Local time
Biel Time zoneUTC +1:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Summer time UTC +2:00
Winter time UTC +1:00

Biel Weather

Weather forecast for the next coming days and current time of Biel.

Biel Sunrise and sunset

Find below the times of sunrise and sunset calculated 7 days to Biel.

DaySunrise and sunsetTwilightNautical twilightAstronomical twilight
8 March06:56 - 12:41 - 18:2606:26 - 18:5705:50 - 19:32 05:14 - 20:08
9 March06:54 - 12:41 - 18:2806:24 - 18:5805:48 - 19:33 05:12 - 20:09
10 March06:52 - 12:41 - 18:2906:22 - 18:5905:46 - 19:35 05:10 - 20:11
11 March06:50 - 12:40 - 18:3106:20 - 19:0105:44 - 19:36 05:08 - 20:12
12 March06:48 - 12:40 - 18:3206:18 - 19:0205:42 - 19:38 05:06 - 20:14
13 March06:46 - 12:40 - 18:3306:16 - 19:0405:40 - 19:39 05:04 - 20:15
14 March06:44 - 12:40 - 18:3506:14 - 19:0505:38 - 19:41 05:02 - 20:17

Biel Hotel

Our team has selected for you a list of hotel in Biel classified by value for money. Book your hotel room at the best price.

Hotel Hotel Drei RosenHotel Drei Rosen

Biel
This 3-star, family-run hotel is situated between the motorway and the city centre, allowing easy movement and access to main roads around the area. The hotel is a restored and refurbished 3-storey building which re-opened in 2004... view more
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CHF 78
Hotel MetropolMetropol

Biel
The Hotel Metropol is located in Biel, close to the city park, and offers en-suite rooms with free WiFi, satellite TV and a refrigerator. A garden is available as well. Breakfast is offered every morning... view more
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CHF 77
Hotel Hotel DufourHotel Dufour

Biel
This hotel is situated in the centre of Biel, a few steps from the pedestrian streets, 2 minutes from the old town and 10 minutes from the lake and the train station. Its central location makes it an ideal choice for business and private stays..... view more
from
CHF 95
Hotel Forellenhof Hotel de la TruiteForellenhof Hotel de la Truite
Frinvillier
Forellenhof - Hotel de la Truite is located in Frinvillier amid the Chasseral Regional Park, 4 km from Biel, and offers you en-suite rooms, a restaurant and a terrace with barbecue facilities. Free public parking is available... view more
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CHF 70
Hotel Mercure BielMercure Biel

Biel
Located in the city centre next to the small Suze canal and the pedestrianised shopping zone, the Mercure Biel hotel is easily reachable on foot from the main station. The rooms provide a private bathroom, a minibar and a hairdryer... view more
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CHF 100
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Biel Transport

Trolleybus  

Airport

Zurich Airport 103.3 kmGeneva International Airport 134.4 kmEuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg 52.9 km

Biel Nearby

Below is a list of activities and point of interest in Biel and its surroundings.

Naturschutzgebiet Häftli 6.7 kmMontoz 7.5 kmPierre Pertuis 8.1 km
Bernese Jura 11.1 kmJura Bernois 11.1 kmBucheggberg 12.3 km
Ile-de-Saint-Pierre 12.6 kmSankt Petersinsel 12.6 kmMoron 12.9 km
Val Saint-Imier 16.1 kmVal de Saint-Imier 16.1 kmVallon de Saint-Imier 16.1 km
Chasseral 16.2 kmHasenmatt 16.9 kmHasenmatte 16.9 km
Franches Montagnes 20.6 kmLes Raimeux 21.1 kmRaimeux 21.1 km
Mont Raimeux 21.1 kmRaimeux de Grandval 21.1 kmLa Tène 22.9 km
Gerlafingen 23.1 kmWeissenstein 23.3 kmVorder Weissenstein 23.3 km
Gümmenen 24.3 kmClos du Doubs 24.4 kmMarin-Épagnier 24.8 km
Mont Vuilly 25.3 kmMont Vully 25.3 kmChaumont 27 km

Nuclear power plant

Mühleberg Nuclear Power Plant 20 kmGösgen Nuclear Power Plant 58.5 kmBeznau Nuclear Power Plant 85.5 km

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