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Biel/Bienne
City in Bern, Switzerland
Overview
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland's largest bilingual city, sits on the banks of Lake Biel and bridges French and German-speaking cultures. It's known for its watchmaking heritage, lively historic old town, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The city combines cosmopolitan flair with laid-back lakeside living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Bern
Population
55,932
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.14°, 7.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
93
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,815
Local Cost
$2,140
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
98
English
76
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-19.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1142 mm
Internet Speed
279 Mbps
Upload
124 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
100
Coworking
7
Cafes
38
Nightlife
34
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRN
Distance
31 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 89 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 86/100.
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