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Funicular Ligerz – Prêles

Vinifuni, Ligerz
Vinifuni, Ligerz. © Tourismus Biel Seeland | Stefan Weber
  • Place
    • Prêles

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This funicular carries visitors from Ligerz through the wonderful vineyards to Prêles.

The «vinifuni» takes visitors up from Ligerz through picturesque vine yards to Prêles. The «vinifuni» is the only funicular to depart from a German-speaking village (Ligerz) and arrive in a French-speaking village (Prêles). Prêles is the starting point for wonderful walks in the region.

Prices
Prices
  • Prices per person
    Adults
    • CHF 4.60
  • Adults with Half-Fare travelcard
    • CHF 2.80
Good to know
Good to know
    • Fabulous view of Lake Biel.
    • Offer for groups from Berger Events: Through the vineyards with the Vini-Trotti (scooter).
    • From Monday, 21 October 2024, the Ligerz - Prêles funicular railway will be out of service for the annual overhaul, this year for 2 weeks up to and including Friday, 1 November 2024.
    • During this time, a replacement railway bus will run every hour from Ligerz via Twann (gorge) to Prêles.
    • Departure time from Prêles 1 minute before the regular time, XX.44 to ensure a connection to the SBB in Twann.
    • Please note the information in the information sheet: extended journey times, changed departure times and transfer points to the SBB and Postbus, and that the ‘Ligerz Pilgerweg’ stop cannot be served and ‘Ligerz Festi’ can only be partially served.
On site
On site
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible by public transport
    • Suitable for families
  • Services
    • Suitable for groups
    • On-site equipment rental
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Contact
Contact
Funicular Ligerz – Prêles
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