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Delve into Biel in Switzerland
Biel in the region of Valais is a city in Switzerland - some 50 mi or ( 80 km ) South-East of Berne , the country's capital .
Current time in Biel is now 03:55 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Zurich " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zurich, Ulrichen, Ritzingen, Ried, and Oberwald. While being here, make sure to check out Zurich . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Biel ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
MGB - unterwegs von Oberwald nach Brig
Kleine Reise entlang der Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn quer durchs Goms (Wallis, Schweiz). Join the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn on its journey through the Goms-region in Valais, Switzerland. ..
Goms - Wallis / Winter
Goms, Wallis, Switzerland. , Imagefilm Imagefilm produced by den Hartogh Productions AG CH 3900 Brig ..
Goms - Wallis / Sommer
Goms, Wallis / Valais - Switzerland. , Imagefilm Imagefilm produced by den Hartogh Productions AG CH 3900 Brig ..
alpes suizos
sobrevolando los alpes suizos ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Biel, Valais
Biel is a village in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It was an independent municipality until 2001, when it merged with Ritzingen and Selkingen into the municipality Grafschaft.
Located at 46.46 8.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Goms (district)
The district of Goms (French: District de Conches) is a district of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a population of 4,716 (as of 31 December 2011).
Located at 46.45 8.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Fiescher Glacier
The Fiescher Glacier (Fieschergletscher in German) is a valley glacier on the south side of the Bernese Alps in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. 16 km in length, it is the second longest glacier in the Alps. The glacier covers an area of 33 km . The starting point of the Fiescher Glacier is 4,000 m above sea level, on the eastern slope of the Fiescherhorn, it is flanked to the west by the Grünhorn and Gross Wannenhorn and to the east by the Finsteraarhorn.
Located at 46.50 8.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Trützisee
Trützisee is a lake above Geschinen in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland.
Located at 46.52 8.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Oberaarjoch
The Oberaarjoch (el. 3216 m. ) is a high mountain pass across the eastern Bernese Alps, connecting the Fiescher Glacier in the canton of Valais with the Oberaar Glacier in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. The pass lies between the Oberaarhorn on the north and the Oberaarrothorn on the south. The Oberaar Hut (3,256 m) lies just above the col.
Located at 46.53 8.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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