Aare trip between Solothurn and Biel by boat

This boat ticket takes you from Solothurn to Biel or from Biel to Solothurn via the River Aare. On the way, you will pass the stork village of Altreu. Here you will find the largest stork colony in Switzerland with over 40 breeding pairs. You will also see pretty historical places such as Büren along the way. The wooden bridge there is particularly impressive. A special highlight is the trip through the locks in Port.

Route:

• Solothurn (start or finish)
• Altreu
• Grenchen (boat)
• Büren (boat)
• Brügg (boat)
• Port
• Nidau (boat)
• Biel (destination or start)

The journey by boat takes 2:45 hours. It only runs in the summer months.

Practical information:

• Suitable for wheelchairs, baby carriages and dogs

You can make a stopover in Altreu and visit the largest stork colony in Switzerland. More than 40 breeding pairs live on many rooftops and high trees in Altreu.

• The ships generally have a low-floor entrance (marked NF in the timetable)

• Small dogs up to 30 cm are free of charge if they remain in a transport container for the entire journey. This must be pushed under your seat.
• Dogs without a container and all dogs over 30 cm shoulder height require a valid dog ticket: half the price of 2nd class or the minimum fare (Dog Day Pass, Dog Pass). They must sit under the seat so that the passageway is not blocked for other passengers.

• Please check the timetables on the day of travel