On my second full day in Switzerland I decided to take a train from Basel into Biel/Bienne. As soon as I arrived I walked straight to the lakeside and caught a boat around the beautiful lake. If you missed my introduction to Basel, check out Basel – A Hidden Gem and then find out about the stunning boat trip I took around Bielsee in this post.
Taking a train from Basel to Biel/ Bienne was simple to arrange. I booked my ticket through Trainline and enjoyed travelling through the villages, farmland and hills. Just over an hour, the ride was packed with gorgeous views.
I had seen Biel/ Bienne on Instagram and knew that one of its biggest assets was the huge lake. So it was inevitable that I was going to head to the harbour immediately and try to get on a boat. A two and a half hour trip round the lake cost £34.86 per person.
During the cruise, I decided to get a sandwich and ice cream. With a lovely on board eatery and plenty of deck seating, the boat was comfortable and provided great access to photogenic villages and a stunning horizon.
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For me, this two hours and a half voyage went by quickly. I loved the experience and absorbed the beauty of the surroundings. There was a friendly atmosphere on board and everyone was sober and helpful.
I totally recommend taking a trip round the Bielsee if you are in the area. This was the only day I spent out of Basel and I finished it with a walk around the town of Biel/ Bienne which I have photographed here.
Final Thoughts
This lovely Swiss town is thriving with shops and restaurants as well as some beautiful historic buildings. You definitely need to take a ride on a boat if you get the chance and explore the beautiful lake that runs alongside Biel/ Bienne.
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Nice post!
Thanks 😊
Switzerland is definitely one of the places on our ‘to see’ list and reading this just confirms why. It looks stunning and you’ve made it sound really relaxed, which I’m always a big fan of!
Thanks for sharing!
I have never tried boat ride to view a city. This definitely goes on my travel bucket list. Maybe someday I will visit the gorgeous Swiss land.
You should go.
You would love it. So fascinating and calm.
It definitely sounds like a great place to visit.
Absolutely!
I’ve only been to Switzerland once. If you haven’t been, I’d recommend visiting the HR Giger Museum while you’re there
That’s a lovely trip. Never been in Switzerland though. I will keep this in mind to try it with my partner.
Good advice.