Congress Center

The Congress Center is a building with an office tower, concert hall, and indoor swimming pool constructed from concrete with geometric forms and suspended roofs. The structure combines multiple functions under one roof and provides space for various activities and events.

Architect Max Schlup completed this concrete building in 1966, introducing modernist principles to the growing city. The structure now holds Class A status as a Swiss cultural property of national significance.

The Congress Center hosts concerts, exhibitions, and events that take place in both German and French languages. It plays an important role in the city's cultural life and draws visitors from both language communities.

The building is located five minutes from the train station and is easy to reach. The venue offers 500 parking spaces and features different areas for various events and activities.

The building houses one of Europe's largest suspended roofs, spanning a vast area. This technical feature allows flexible use and makes the place particularly suitable for different types of events.

Location: Biel/Bienne

Inception: October 28, 1966

Architects: Max Schlup

Creator: Lang/Baumann

Architectural style: brutalist architecture

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bienne (new town)

Address: Rue Centrale / Zentralstrasse

GPS coordinates: 47.13487,7.24791

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:09