St. Peter's Island
A long, thin ridge of land runs into the lake from Erlach, drawn on the map as a narrow finger that widens into the wooded island at its far end.
Minimalist map poster · Switzerland
Lake Biel Map Poster & Print
47.0861° N / 7.1544° E
A long, narrow lake beneath the Jura slope, with a slender strip of land reaching out to St. Peter's Island
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Lake Biel in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Lake Biel, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Lake Biel at home
The lake
About this Lake Biel map poster
Lake Biel, known in German as the Bielersee and in French as the Lac de Bienne, stretches from northeast to southwest at the foot of the Jura in western Switzerland. It covers about 39 square kilometres. The northern shore is steep and planted with vineyards, while the southern side is flatter and more open, and the map shows this in how tightly or loosely the roads follow the water.
At the northeastern end lies Biel/Bienne, Switzerland's largest officially bilingual city and a long-standing centre of Swiss watchmaking. Since water levels were lowered in the nineteenth century, St. Peter's Island has been joined to the shore near Erlach by a narrow strip of land. Jean-Jacques Rousseau stayed on the island in 1765 and later described the weeks he spent there as among the happiest of his life.
A Lake Biel map poster shows the lake's long outline, with the dense streets of Biel at one tip and wine villages such as Twann and Ligerz strung along the north shore. Canals carrying the Aare enter from the south and leave near Nidau. On the flat southern shore their straight engineered lines stand out against the soft natural edge of the lake.
- Area
- 39 km²
- Coordinates
- 47.0861° N / 7.1544° E
- Region
- Lake Biel, Lake · Switzerland
Vineyard shore
Between Biel and La Neuveville the road and railway squeeze along the steep north bank, passing through small villages built on the few flat terraces above the water.
Straight canals
The Hagneck canal enters from the south and the Nidau-Büren canal leaves near Biel. Both are engineered channels whose ruler-straight lines stand out against the natural shoreline.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Lake Biel
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Lake Biel
A map that means something
It suits anyone who has lived in Biel, cycled around the lake or spent a summer day on the island, and the bilingual setting means the title works in German or French. Add a subtitle with a date, or edit the coordinates line to mark a particular village or jetty.
Blueprint brings out the engineered canals, while Paper and Sand give the vineyard shore a softer tone. Classic black & white and Noir are also available. The files come in six print sizes at 300 DPI, and printed copies ship from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Lake Biel posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Lake Biel map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Lake Biel poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Lake Biel poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Lake Biel poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Lake Biel poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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