Sightseeing and lake cruises on Lake Neuchatel and Lake Biel
Bonjour! Richard is planning a trip to the Lake Neuchatel and Lake Biel area in late September. He seeks advice on boat trips, timetables, and interesting places to visit, and will be using a Swiss Travel Pass for his travel.
- You can find boat schedules for Lake Neuchatel and Lake Biel on the Swiss timetable site.
- Visits to Neuchatel and Biel are great, including a stop at the Omega museum and the charming village of La Neuveville.
- Regular boat trips on these lakes are free with your Swiss Travel Pass.
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Bonjour! I would appreciate any information you can provide on the following:
- Towns around Lake Neuchatel and Lake Biel.
- Boat trips (and timetables) on these lakes.
- Places of interest (museums, funiculars, etc)
I plan to visit in late Sep and I am using a Swiss Travel Pass.
Merci!
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Hi richard,
Welcome to MySwissAlps.
It’s great to know you are considering sightseeing in the Lake Neuchatel and Lake Biel region. It’s not so common for tourists to visit this underrated region.
I would definitely recommend a trip to Neuchatel and the medieval town of Murten, not far from Biel. If you are interested in lake cruises, you can find boat schedules on the Swiss timetable: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel/public-transport/timetable/
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Anna
Hi richard!
In addition to Anna’s tips, I’d recommend:
- the charming small village of La Neuveville on Lake Biel
- the old town of Biel. You could add a visit to one of the Swiss watch shops, and/or the Omega museum.
Some of my other tips can be found under days 1 and 2 of this sample itinerary: https://www.myswissalps.com/itinerary/all-season-road-trip/.
All regular boat trips on Lake Biel and Lake Neuchâtel are free with your Swiss Travel Pass: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/swiss-travel-pass/.
Hi Anna and Annika!
It’s always a pleasure to take the road less traveled!
Thanks very much for your recommendations. It looks like I will have to add another day to do this region justice!
Hi richard,
Neuchâtel and Biel are two of my favourite places to visit in this area.
The Omega museum was an interesting visit in Biel, showcasing the various models over the years. Neuchâtel has a lovely waterfront to enjoy, look out for the “giant bench” (if it’s still there).
Enjoy your trip.
Kind regards,
Yolanda
Hi Yolanda,
Yes, I will make time for the “Time Museum”!
Thank you.
Richard
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