Barber near Orvin and Frinvillier

Orvin, Ilfingen in German, is a French-speaking village in the Bernese Jura. It lies in a valley north of Biel, behind the slope where Evilard and Magglingen sit. Around the village there are meadows, pastures and forest, and above it lie the Prés-d'Orvin, an open upland that's great for hiking and, in winter, for cross-country skiing. The valley feels rural, but Biel is still the nearest centre for work, shopping and much else. The station, the city-centre shops and plenty of jobs are all down in town, so the road leads there almost by itself, and often.

From Orvin, two routes lead to Biel. One runs down the valley to Frinvillier, Friedliswart in German, and on through the Taubenloch gorge into the east of the city. The gorge road is also the main link towards Sonceboz. The other climbs over to Evilard and then drops down the slope into the centre. Allow about a quarter of an hour for the roughly eight kilometres, depending on route and traffic. In the centre you can park in a public car park.

Without a car, take the bus down to Biel station. From there it's a few minutes' walk to Zentralstrasse 22.

If you're coming down from the valley specially, you'll want to make the most of it. The GYAN Classic package gets you haircut and beard together in about 30 minutes. No beard, but after a properly smooth face? The hot towel shave is your pick: lather, blade and aftercare in about 20 minutes. And if you want to know how to style your hair at home afterwards, the GYAN Signature Cut shows you the right product and technique in about 25 minutes.

In Orvin, French is the everyday language. That's why our website and online booking are available in French, German and English, with instant confirmation. You can also just drop in, since walk-ins are welcome during opening hours.

We're open Monday to Wednesday from 9:00 to 19:00, Thursday and Friday until 20:00, and Saturday from 8:30 to 18:00. Closed on Sundays. Inside, brown leather chairs and a red Persian carpet on the wall are waiting for you. Pay in cash, by card or with TWINT.