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Congress center, Biel/Bienne

Congress Centre Biel

With its central location, unique architecture, bilingual French-German reception and numerous rooms, the Congress Centre of the city of Biel has a lot to offer. Under its impressive suspended roof, cultural, professional and leisure activities coexist in an ingenious way.

Facts

  • Max. room capacity (in plenum)

    1080

  • In the city

The Congress Centre is the architectural symbol of modern Biel. With its many rooms, it is ideal for events on a national scale, accommodating up to 1,080 people. Whether for conferences, trade fairs, seminars, exhibitions or banquets, this space can be transformed to suit your needs.

It was designed by Max Schlup between 1961 and 1966, then renovated between 2000 and 2002 by Rolf Mühlethaler. Its suspended roof is one of the largest in Europe. As well as being a conference centre, it also houses an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.

Rooms and capacities

Concert Hall
Palais des Congrès -Salle de concert
Palais des Congrès -Salle de concert
Palais des Congrès -Salle de concert
Palais des Congrès -Salle de concert
Palais des Congrès -Salle de concert
Palais des Congrès -Salle de concert
Palais des Congrès -Salle de concert
Palais des Congrès -Salle de concert
With a capacity of 1080 people, this is the largest room in the Congress Centre. Equipped with simultaneous translation booths and modern event equipment, it is ideal for congresses or international meetings.
  • Seating
    no. of people
  • Banquet
    594
  • Seminar
    360
  • Concert
    1080
Vereinsaal
Palais des Congrès -Salle des sociétés
Palais des Congrès -Salle des sociétés
Palais des Congrès -Salle des sociétés
Palais des Congrès -Salle des sociétés
Palais des Congrès -Salle des sociétés
This medium-sized venue is equipped with versatile systems such as lighting, a mobile sound system, stage elements and conference facilities. Its great adaptability means that it can be quickly transformed to host a wide range of events.
  • Seating
    no. of people
  • Banquet
    126
  • Seminar
    120
  • Concert
    200
Workshop 1
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 1
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 1
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 1
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 1
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 1
This room can accommodate up to 30 people. Ideal for small seminars or workshops.
  • Seating
    no. of people
  • Block shape
    18
  • Seminar
    24
  • Concert
    30
Workshop 2
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 2
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 2
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 2
This room can accommodate up to 30 people. Ideal for small seminars or workshops.
  • Seating
    no. of people
  • Block shape
    18
  • Seminar
    24
  • Concert
    30
Workshop 1+2
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 1 + 2
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 1 + 2
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 1 + 2
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 1 + 2
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 1 + 2
This room, a combination of rooms 1 and 2, can accommodate up to 60 people. The partition wall can be opened or closed as required.
  • Seating
    no. of people
  • U shape
    30
  • Block shape
    34
  • Seminar
    45
  • Banquet
    72
  • Concert
    60
Workshop 3
Kongresshaus Workshop 3
Kongresshaus Workshop 3
With a surface area of 30m2, this is the smallest room in the Congress Centre and can accommodate up to 20 people.
  • Seating
    no. of people
  • Block shape
    6
Workshop 5
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 5
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 5
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 5
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 5
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 5
Palais des Congrès - Workshop 5
This room is located in the tower adjacent to the Congress Centre. It has a surface area of 70m2 and can accommodate up to 50 people.
  • Seating
    no. of people
  • U shape
    21
  • Block shape
    18
  • Seminar
    36
  • Concert
    50
Gallery
Kongresshaus Galerie
Kongresshaus Galerie
The gallery, combined with the foyer, forms a large reception area for the concert hall. This space lends itself perfectly to exhibitions, aperitifs, coffee breaks, standing meals and gala evenings.
  • Seating
    no. of people
  • Banquet
    250
Foyer
Palais des Congrès - Foyer
Palais des Congrès - Foyer
Palais des Congrès - Foyer
Palais des Congrès - Foyer
Palais des Congrès - Foyer
The Foyer of the Congress Centre is versatile, adaptable to any type of event. With a design that highlights concrete and a light-coloured floor, this space offers a multitude of configurations for varied staging.
  • Seating
    no. of people
  • Banquet
    280
  • Seminar
    90
  • Concert
    350
Covered area
Palais des congrès - Covered area
The covered place in front of the main entrance to the Congress Centre is an ideal meeting place before, during and after events. This sheltered area is ideal for holding aperitifs while enjoying the outdoors.
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Congress building, Biel/Bienne
Congress building, Biel/Bienne. © Tourismus Biel Seeland | Stefan Weber
Good to know
Good to know
    • In the city centre
    • Underground car park with 496 spaces
    • 5 minutes' walk from the station
    • Hotels just a few minutes' walk away.
On site
On site
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible by public transport
  • Activities
    • On-site catering
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Contact
Contact
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