This wonderful Swiss city, famous for it’s watch making, boasts an idyllic location for a rented, serviced apartment or holiday let with mountains, lakes, forests, vineyards and vast green places to explore. But as well as the unspoilt natural landscapes of this region there are also numerous museums, buildings of architectural interest and traditional festivals that promise to keep you enthralled, amused and intrigued throughout your entire vacation.

Biel sits comfortably at the foot of the first range of the Jura mountains on the banks of Lake Biel. This city is home to numerous well known watch manufacturers  including Omega, Swatch and Rolex and has gained the reputation of being an artistic and creative city.

Take a stroll through Biel’s Old Town, Bieler Alstadt, and discover her beautiful, 600 year old gothic church and delightful fountains. Quite a contrast to the high rises of the newer part of the city. Take full advantage of the three lakes in this region and enjoy quiet walks, family picnics and an abundance of water ports.

Relax on the water with a restful river trip from Biel, past the wonderful stork colony of Altreu and on to the exquisite Swiss baroque city of Solothum. Take in the spectacular scenery and just enjoy a few quiet hours.

Your serviced residence or aparthotel in Biel also gives you access to Peter’s Isle, situated at the end of Lake Biel. Here you will see the monastery which was once home to the famous philosopher Jean-Jaques Rousseau. These days this idyllic location, surrounded by lush vineyards, is a hotel and restaurant but there is a small museum here dedicated to Rousseau that is well worth a browse.

If you are lucky enough to be staying in an apartment rental in Biel during the months of June and July then you may well catch the Biel Braderie and Lake Biel Festivals. Here you can partake in the numerous festivities, enjoy live music, firework displays, markets and soak up the vibrant, buzzing atmosphere of this lively city.

From your holiday let in Biel you can also hire a bicycle and take a tour of the vineyards on the Jura mountain slopes. Look out for some of the wonderful ancient dwellings, dating back to medieval times, that have remained hidden in this region. You may also be lucky enough to stumble across one of the delightful restaurants in this area where you can sample some of the delicious ‘fruits of the lake’. Why not enjoy your fresh fish with a nice bottle of locally produced wine.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Biel city centre.

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