Magglingen · 8 km to the salon
Barber near Magglingen
Magglingen sits on a sunny terrace high above Biel, about eight kilometres from the centre. The funicular brings you down in a few minutes, and from there GYAN on Zentralstrasse 22 isn't far.
Magglingen: the sports plateau high above the lake
Magglingen, Macolin in French, sits on a terrace on the Jura slope well above Evilard and is part of the municipality of Evilard. It's known across Switzerland as a hub of sport, being home to the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport. Around it you'll find forest, meadows and hiking trails, and from the terrace the view stretches over Biel and the lake to the Alps. If you live, study or train up here, life is quiet, yet the city is only a short trip away.
Down the hill on the Magglingen funicular
The funicular between Biel and Magglingen is one of the oldest in the region and climbs the steep slope in a few minutes. Down in Biel, carry on on foot or by bus to the station. From there Zentralstrasse 22 is a few minutes' walk. No car and no parking space needed in town. If you like being on foot, on a nice day you can also hike down to Biel on one of the forest paths and ride the funicular back up after your appointment.
By car, drive down the slope via Evilard into central Biel. Plan around a quarter of an hour for the roughly eight kilometres. For parking, there are public car parks and public spaces in the city centre.
From training session to barber chair
When you do a lot of sport, you want a cut that looks right under a beanie, after a shower and after a run in the woods. A short, cleanly outlined men's haircut takes about 20 minutes here. After a long day outdoors, the GYAN Face Treatment does your skin good: hot towel, cleansing and care in about 20 minutes.
If you've got more time, the GYAN Premium package combines haircut, beard, wash and styling in around 40 minutes. A good fit for a rest day, or for Saturday, when we open at 8:30.
Hours that work around training and lectures
Monday to Wednesday we're here from 9:00 to 19:00, Thursday and Friday until 20:00, Saturday from 8:30 to 18:00. Sunday we're closed. With online booking you see free slots at a glance and get instant confirmation, in English, German or French. Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours too.
In the salon you sit in a brown leather chair, with a red Persian carpet hanging on the wall. Pay in cash, by card or with TWINT.
Getting here from Magglingen
- By car
- approx. 15 min · 8 km
- By train and bus
- Take the funicular from Magglingen down to Biel, then walk or catch a bus to the station, and from there it is a few minutes on foot to the salon.
- On foot from Biel station
- a few minutes to Zentralstrasse 22
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Magglingen to GYAN?
By car, allow about a quarter of an hour for the roughly eight kilometres via Evilard. By funicular, ride down to Biel, then walk or take a bus to the station, which is a few minutes on foot from the salon.
Can I train in Magglingen and get a haircut straight after?
Yes, we're open until 20:00 on Thursday and Friday and until 19:00 Monday to Wednesday. A men's haircut takes about 20 minutes, the Premium package with wash and styling about 40 minutes.
Do I need to book if I'm coming from Magglingen?
No, walk-ins are welcome during opening hours. Booking online does give you instant confirmation, though, so you can plan your trip down the hill.
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