Lake Biel and Regional Villages

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Lake Biel and Regional Villages Description

The Bieler See (Lake Biel) or Lac de Bienne (alt. 429 m/1,408ft: area 39 sq. km/15 sq. mi), forms the boundary between two geological regions, the limestone formations of the Jura and the molasse (soft greenish sandstone) of the area around the lakes. On the north side of the lake the slopes of the Jura fall steeply down, with the German-speaking villages of Tüscherz, Twann and Ligerz, once belonging to Burgundy. The shore on the south side, less visited by tourists, is flatter, and in prehistoric times was occupied by numerous lake-dwellings built on piles. At the south end of the lake lies the popular resort of St Peterinsel (St Peter's Island), the southeast side of which is the haunt of large numbers of waterfowl.

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Hobbies & Activities category: Region with significant interests; Resort or relaxation spot; Scenic site or route

Address

Aathal Sauriermuseum
Zürichstrasse 202
CH-8607 Aathal
Switzerland

http://www.sauriermuseum.ch