Neustadt North (Biel / Bienne)
Neustadt Nord district of Biel / Bienne |
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Coordinates | 585600 / 221 385 |
surface | 0.81 km² |
Residents | 5624 (December 31, 2015) |
Population density | 6943 inhabitants / km² |
Post Code | 2502 |
Source: Federal Statistical Office |
Neustadt Nord ( French Nouvelle ville nord ) together with Neustadt Süd form the inner city of Biel / Bienne . The canalised arm of the Schüss divides the Neustadt into a northern and southern part. Neustadt Nord is bordered to the north by the Rebberg district , south by the Schüss and west by Lake Biel and the Vingelz district . Furthermore, this quarter borders on the old town of Biel and the Champagne quarter . The Nidaugasse as part of the main shopping street Bahnhofsstrasse / Nidaugasse is in the area of this quarter from the central square.
schools
The largest grammar school in the canton of Bern, the German grammar school in Biel, is located on Strandboden in this district.
economy
The headquarters of the Swatch Group watch company is located in the western part of Neustadt Nord. The production facility of the watch manufacturer Candino is located in the east of the quarter . The headquarters and production facilities of Calvin Klein Watch and Tiffany & Co. Watch are located in classicist villas with associated production facilities in this district. The Swiss compass manufacturer Rekta is also based here.
Infrastructure
The valley station of the Biel-Magglingen-Bahn funicular, which was inaugurated in 1887, is located here.