Guided city tour
Tissot Arena solar power station
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Biel/Bienne
Visit of one of the world’s largest solar power plants integrated into a stadium.
In July 2015, at the time of its inauguration, the Tissot Arena was the largest solar power plant in the world integrated into a stadium. On its roof, more than 8,000 solar panels generate electricity from solar energy, supplying the grid in a sustainable way.
From the observation platform on the roof, visitors can view the 16,500 m² of solar panels as well as enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Biel and the surrounding hilly landscape.
A guided tour offers a concrete understanding of how solar energy is transformed into electricity. Upon request, access to the technical room can be included in the visit.
- Visits upon registration, from Monday to Saturday (from early March to late October), from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or outside these hours by appointment
- Registration: form must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the desired date (see “Links and PDFs” section)
- Duration: approximately 45 to 60 minutes
- From 6 people, with a maximum of 20 people
- Recommended age: school classes from 6th HarmoS level (around age 10)
- The solar power plant is not wheelchair accessible, as the elevator does not reach the roof and the access to the upper area includes a long staircase.
- ESB (Energie Service Biel/Bienne) only offers tours of its solar power plant. For full stadium tours, please contact Biel Seeland Tourism.
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- Main contact
- Tourismus Biel Seeland
Tourisme Bienne Seeland Zentralstrasse 60 / Rue Centrale 60 2502 Biel/Bienne +41 (0)32 329 84 84 [email protected] biel-seeland.ch
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