Factory Trail – Biel’s Industrial History

Biel, a watchmaking capital? Certainly, but not only. The Factory Trail unveils the city's diverse industrial heritage. From the former Alpha boiler foundry, follow the traces of the American automobile industry, a soap factory, and a bicycle manufacturer, leading to Omega's headquarters, where 20th-century architecture comes to life through its buildings. This journey through time also offers insight into the daily lives of workers. How did they live? What did their leisure activities look like? A captivating tour to better understand Biel’s industrial history.