The Biel/Bienne Christmas Market sets up its wooden chalets along Rue de Nidau. It opens every day from 3 to 24 December 2026.
Who organises it
The Rue de Nidau guild (Nidaugass-Leist Biel) organises the market. It also handles exhibitor registrations.
The Burgergemeinde Biel (Bourgeoisie de Bienne) is present every year with a log cabin. It stands at the corner of Rue de Nidau and Rue Dufour.
What to find
The market takes place on Rue de Nidau, in the centre of Biel/Bienne. The stalls stretch over more than 300 metres. Switzerland Tourism lists it among the traditional St Nicholas and Christmas markets.
According to Switzerland Tourism, nearly 80 exhibitors take part. The market draws more than 500,000 visitors. Most stalls offer handmade goods.
In 2025, the City of Biel/Bienne drew up a reinforced security plan for its large events. It worked with the organisers and the emergency services. Rue de Nidau was then closed to all traffic during opening hours.
Artists, craftspeople and market traders show their goods in small decorated chalets. Visitors can taste local and international specialities. The food stalls close one hour after the others.
In the Burgergemeinde cabin, foresters serve forest-inspired dishes. The menu includes mushroom risotto, wild boar or veal sausages and mulled wine heated over a wood fire.
Practical information
- Dates, 3–24 December 2026
- Times, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11 am to 7 pm, Thursday 11 am to 8 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 6 pm, Thursday 24 December 10 am to 5 pm
- Venue, Rue de Nidau (Nidaugasse), 2502 Biel/Bienne
Links
- Official site, Biel/Bienne Christmas market
- Switzerland Tourism, Biel/Bienne Christmas Market
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Nidaugass-Leist Biel, Biel/Bienne Christmas Market, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Switzerland Tourism, Biel/Bienne Christmas Market, accessed on 14 November 2026
- La Télé, Reinforced security at the Biel/Bienne Christmas market, accessed on 14 November 2026
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