Ligerz-Switzerland

Ligerz is a village with its own community in the administrative district Biel / Biennedes Swiss Canton Bern. The formerly independent Reformed parish Ligerz forms since January 1, 2010, together with the former parish Twann-Tüscherz the merged parish Pilgerweg Bielersee. The municipality also includes the WeilerSchernelz, Bipschal and the west of the Twannbachs located part Kleintwanns. The southwestern German-speaking hamlet Schafis (French Chavannes) belongs politically to La Neuveville, postal to Ligerz.

Info
Departs from Ligerz then continues through the vineyards to Prêles.

Prices
One-way trip
Adults: CHF 4.60
Reduced rate: CHF 2.80

Good to know

• The Vinifuni is the only funicular to depart from a German-speaking village (Ligerz) and arrive in a French-speaking village (Prêles).
• Fabulous view of Lake Biel.
• Prêles is the starting point for wonderful walks in the region.
• Offer for groups from Erlebnis Schweiz: Through the vineyards with the Vini-Trotti (scooter).

The funicular will make a first intermediate stop in Pilgrimweg/Festi.

Walk to the Vinifuni-Panoramaweg through the vineyards of Shernelz to Ligerz.

The panorama restaurant "Aux Trois-Amis" invites you to linger and spoil guest with local delights, such as fish from lake Biel.

It takes about 45 minutes hiking, and the walking route is signposted with white-green signs.

One can ride with Vinifuni Funicular from Prêles back to Ligerz and from Ligerz with the train or passenger ship to Biel.