Biel-Bienne is a city found in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located on the border of the French- and German-speaking parts of the country. The city is famous for being at the heart of the Swiss watch-making industry and many well known trademarks are associated with Biel-Bienne such as Swatch, Omega, and Rolex.
Hiring a car in Biel-Bienne gives you the chance to check out something else the city is famous for; the 1km Ultramarathon; one of the most intensive and physically demanding races in the world.
As the capital of the watch industry it is a must to rent a car in Biel-Bienne and visit the Omega Museum. It is the oldest museum in the world dedicated to a single watch maker, located just opposite the Omega factory where you can discover pocket watches, chronographs, and stopwatches which have all been created with amazing attention to detail.
Biel-Bienne also hosts the International Chess Festival which is one of the best-known chess tournaments in the world. More than 600 players take part, from beginners to Grand Masters, over a two-week period.