Adventures with animals : ビール／ビエンヌ

The Strandboden area is located right by Lake Biel. Here is where locals take time out from their busy lives to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and splendid views.

The Congress Centre in the city centre of Biel/Bienne, with its architecture from the 1950s and 60s, renovated in 2001/2002, is a major feature of the city. Under its impressive suspended roof, an amazing range of cultural and commercial events take place, everything from fitness to leisure activities.

ジュラ山麓で、北からビール湖、モラ湖（ムルテン湖）、ヌーシャテル湖という三つの湖が点在するエリアは三湖地方（スリーレイク地方）とも呼ばれています。ドイツ語圏とフランス語圏にまたがるこの3つの湖は水路でつながっており、湖畔に広がるぶどう畑や奥に望むアルプスの山々などを眺めながら、湖船で3つの湖をめぐる周遊クルーズを楽しむことができます。

The Taubenlochschlucht, one of the most picturesque gorges in the Jura, is both a natural spectacle and a witness to industrial history. Fortified by castles, it had long been established as a trade route when industrialisation began. Along with the industrial buildings came roads, tunnels, railways and canals, together with a wide variety of bridges and walkways.

ビール近郊のタウベンロッホ渓谷を訪れてみませんか。険しい岩壁、木製の遊歩道、そしてシュース川の音が、ベルナー地方のJuraを巡る旅を彩ります。ビール地方で最も人気のある観光地のひとつを体験できます。

Children from all over the world play, mums and dads chat away to one another and students read here at the City Park Biel. The large park with playground and lawned areas provides a peaceful spot for people to gather in the heart of the city.

The old town area of Biel/Bienne is a real gem. With its mediaeval buildings and squares, pretty shops and culinary specialities, this magical district is full of surprises and tasty treats. Whether architecture, culture, history or gastronomy – the old town scores high for variety. Biel is also the largest bilingual city in Switzerland. Here, the German-speaking and French-speaking parts of Switzerland become one.