Around the water

Discover on this page, all our advices to spend a refreshing summer in the Seeland and the Bernese Jura. We offer you discounted stays in accommodations close to the water, walks in the gorges and along the lake, bike tours, water activities and much more... In short, everything you need to spend the hot summer days in the cool. We wish you a nice discovery!

Escape from everyday life and enjoy La Dolce Vita on Lake Biel.



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With the boat
Cruises, Biel/Bienne

Connoisseurs pick the Aare voyage as Switzerland's loveliest boat excursion.

From CHF 200.- Sport & Leisure, Bienne

Cruise on Lake Biel aboard a private motorboat.

Cruises, Lake Biel, Lake Neuchatel, Lake Murten

This unforgettable cruise takes you on the Lakes of Biel, Neuchâtel and Murten.

From CHF 270.- Food & Drinks, Douanne

Aperitifs on the lake: private, local and unforgettable. Ideal for 2 to a maximum of 4 people.

Brunch, Biel/Bienne

Every Sunday in summer brunch cruise on Lake Biel. Passengers enjoy three hours aboard the MobiCat.

Cruises, Biel/Bienne

Boat tour on Lake Biel with views of vineyards, winegrowing villages, and St. Peter's Island.

 
Pools and beaches of the region
Sport & Leisure, Sutz-Lattrigen

Right next to Camping Sutz on Lake Biel, the lido with its shady trees invites you to relax.

Sport & Leisure, Twann

Nice public bathing facility on the northern shore of Lake Biel.

Sport & Leisure, St. Petersinsel

Small, hidden sandy bays invite you to spend some relaxing hours.

Sport & Leisure, Erlach

Swimming spot with playground, barbecue areas and direct access to Lake Biel.

Sport & Leisure, Mörigen

A pleasant lawn at the beach adjacent to the nature sanctuary.

Sport & Leisure, Nidau

Large outdoor swimming facility on the shores of Lake Biel.

Sport & Leisure, Nidau

Attractive sand beach in the middle of Biel.

Sport & Leisure, la Neuveville

A beautiful beach just a stone's throw from the historic centre of La Neuveville.

 
Refreshing activities

In the gorges and around the lake

Routes near the water

Pedal boats, canoes and stand up paddle

Cities near the water
Town, Büren an der Aare

Historic Büren an der Aare is included in the national cultural heritage inventory.

Town, Aarberg

Tradition is mixed with modern-day charm in Aarberg.

Town, La Neuveville

With its towers, terraced houses, alleyways and impressive fountains, La Neuveville is a magnificent medieval town on the shores of Lake Biel.

Town, Twann

Twann: the village with Mediterranean panache

Town, Ligerz

Ligerz: the dreamy wine village