Summer excursion

Lake Biel paper chase

Scavenger hunt on Lake Biel

Riddles, experiences and discoveries on the Lake Biel scavenger hunt

The Lake Biel scavenger hunt takes you through enchanting scenery on and around Lake Biel. You can choose between two routes: route 1 takes you by train from Biel to Ins and route 2 by boat from Biel to Ligerz and from there on the vinifuni funicular up to Prêles. Whichever route you choose, keep your eyes and ears open; you’ll experience unique landscapes while trying to figure out tricky puzzles. Have a go at this fun riddle experience for adults, children and young people. If you solve the riddles, you’ll get your reward.

Information and tips

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Route 1: Biel–Ins An exciting scavenger hunt through the home of some lesser-known natural wonders, along the Biel/Bienne–Ins railway line and on Lake Biel. Duration: about 3-4 hours

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Route 2: Lake Biel–boat–vinifuni (via Twann and Ligerz) A scavenger hunt with great views on the boat, in the winemaking villages and on the vinifuni funicular up to Prêles.

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Get your scavenger hunt pack with your RailAway combined offer at the ticket counter in Biel/Bienne station, daily from 6.00 am to 7.50 p.m., or in any Aare Seeland mobil travel centre

- Scavenger hunt packs for Route 1 Biel/Bienne–Ins are only available in German; Route 2 boat–funicular available in German or French 

When

Valid from 1 April to 31 October 2012

Operating times:
vinifuni funicular, daily;
Lake Biel boat trip, please see »  timetables

Journey

By rail to Biel/Bienne.

Timetable

To: Biel/Bienne
Date:
Time:     Departure Arrival

» Timetable vinifuni
» Timetable Lake Biel Navigation

Prices 2012

Reduced prices include...

- Rail journey (10%)
- Organization and documentation for the paper chase
- Biel–Ins route or boat-vinifuni route
  Price examples in CHF
2nd class
1st class
  RailAway package (Biel/Bienne–Ins)
1/2
1/1
1/2
1/1
ab Bern * 31.80 48.60 40.80 66.60
ab Langenthal via Olten-*-Bern 43.00 70.80 61.00 106.80
ab Thun via Bern-*-Bern 41.20 67.20 57.40 99.60
  Price examples in CHF
2nd class
1st class
  RailAway package (boat-vinifuni)
1/2
1/1
1/2
1/1
ab Bern * 52.20 88.60 61.80 108.00
ab Langenthal via Olten-*-Bern 63.60 111.60 81.60 147.60
ab Thun via Bern-*-Bern 61.00 106.20 77.20 138.60

Buy reduced ticket at the departure station:
with Junior/Grandchild Card: CHF 15.00 reduction
with annual season ticket: CHF 15.00 reduction

Rail ticket valid for 3 days.

Prices include VAT / prices subject to alteration.
Rdf-Art.-Nr. 9905 (Biel-Ins; od. *Route Schiff-vinifuni Biel-Schiff-Ligerz-Prêles-Ligerz-Schiff-Biel)

Further information

Aare Seeland mobil AG
Telefon +41 (0)32 396 04 40    » www

» Information about the RailAway packages.

 

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The weather in Biel

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Wolkenfelder, kaum Regen recht sonnig recht sonnig recht sonnig
13 / 22 12 / 25 12 / 23 10 / 21

Prognose

During Wednesday cloudy. Highs around 22 degrees.
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