Your guide to going out in Biel. Discover bilingual nightlife at Lake Biel – from the historic Old Town to the alternative scene in Madretsch.
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Biel offers diverse events every week – from live concerts at Café Fédéral to cultural events at Filmpodium. WasGoht shows you all parties, concerts and cultural events in Switzerland's only officially bilingual city.
The city on Lake Biel is unique in Switzerland: officially bilingual, with German and French culture under one roof. The watch industry shaped the city, today Biel is surprisingly young, creative and with a vibrant alternative scene.
The club and bar scene is spread across the city:
The Old Town with its alleys is the starting point for an evening in Biel. Compact, bilingual and with a mix of German and French influences.
Biel has more culture to offer than expected:
The city is located on the Jura South Foot Wine Route and is surrounded by vineyards. In summer, Strandbad Biel and Lake Biel attract swimmers and relaxers.
Old Town (Vieille Ville): The historic center. Bilingual street signs, cozy pubs and a relaxed atmosphere. Here people speak German and French interchangeably.
Madretsch: The multicultural district. Cheaper, more authentic and with hidden bars and restaurants from around the world.
Gurzelen: The nightlife district on the outskirts. Larger events and open-air festivals take place here.
Strandboden: Located by the lake. In summer, the hotspot for outdoor drinks, barbecues and sunsets over Lake Biel.
Biel is Switzerland's only officially bilingual city – German and French are spoken equally here. This bilingualism shapes the cityscape, culture and nightlife: you hear both languages in bars, find German and French influences in gastronomy and experience a unique cultural mix. The watch industry (Rolex, Omega, Swatch) makes Biel wealthy, but the city has remained authentic, down-to-earth and surprisingly alternative. The location on Lake Biel with vineyards on the Jura South Foot makes Biel the perfect starting point for wine tours and lake excursions. This mix of bilingualism, watch tradition and alternative culture makes Biel unique.