{"id":341711,"date":"2026-11-14T09:55:20","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T08:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geneveinfos.ch\/2026\/11\/14\/marche-de-noel-bienne-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T09:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T08:55:20","slug":"marche-de-noel-bienne-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geneveinfos.ch\/en\/2026\/11\/14\/marche-de-noel-bienne-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Biel\/Bienne Christmas Market, 3\u201324 Dec."},"content":{"rendered":"

The Biel\/Bienne Christmas Market sets up its wooden chalets along Rue de Nidau. It opens every day from 3 to 24 December 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who organises it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Rue de Nidau guild (Nidaugass-Leist Biel) organises the market. It also handles exhibitor registrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to find<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Switzerland Tourism, nearly 80 exhibitors take part. The market draws more than 500,000 visitors. Most stalls offer handmade goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n