Culture & museums

The towns and cities of the area boast a rich cultural heritage and countless architectural treasures – some of which can be discovered by means of a guided tour. The rich and diverse cultural scene includes museums, exhibitions, UNESCO World Heritage sites, festivals, and much more.

Museums

Museum, an old-fashioned cheese dairy, a cafe and a store selling local specialties revolving around Tête de Moine AOP cheese.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the peat bogs of the Jura by visiting the new centre dedicated to these fragile natural environments rich in biodiversity.

From the farm to the cheese dairy

Cité du Temps - French for the City of Time - is nestled in the heart of Biel, the world's watchmaking capital.

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

A short excursion into the heart of Neuchâtel history from the perspective of movement

Discover and visit one of the last absinthe drying shed in the Val-de-Travers.

A journey to the centre of the earth to see how the miners of yesteryear worked.

La Chocolaterie à croquer ! takes you on a journey of taste and discovery, a course of which you alone determine.

A listed historical monument, this museum houses an impressive collection of art.

Rich colourful collections taking you on a discovery of... Man!

Immerse yourself in the colourful and playful world of the Swatch brand, whose museum is located on the second floor of the new Cité du Temps.

The biggest museum specialised in clock-making in the world: 4,000 exhibits to see!

A mythical descent 23 m underground to discover a unique industrial heritage.

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

Tour of the old town of Delémont dedicated to the history of sovereignty of Switzerland’s youngest canton, including a visit to the Musée d’art et d’histoire.

With a guide, discover the early works of Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, the future Le Corbusier.

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

This medieval town by the Doubs is a treasure of the Jura just waiting to be discovered.

Discover the lovely peninsula of St. Peter's Island in Lake Biel. Visit a late medieval monastery or the remains of prehistoric settlements and Roman buildings.

During this tour you gain insight into urban living, the economy and the combination of city and nature in Biel.

Guided visit of astronomical observatory and solar or wind power plants.

Explore the magical atmosphere of the historical old town, and discover Biel’s history and the most important places to visit.

Relive the Belle Époque in Neuchâtel during a guided tour and enjoy some unique experiences!

A city built by and for the watchmaking industry, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

The crematorium, stained-glass windows and staircases are to be discovered.

On this wine hike, you will discover the diversity of Lake Biel wines and learn exciting facts about the wineries during three wine tastings.

Discover chamois and wild marmots at the Chasseral with a guide.

Can you unmask the murderer?

Watchmaking

Enjoy the unique experience of a visit of a genuine, world-renowned Swiss watchmaking manufacture.

Step in the shoes of a watchmaker and discover the fascinating world of Swiss mechanical watchmaking in a unique way!

Build one's own watch with the help of a watchmaker.

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

The "Garde Temps" invites you to put yourself in a real watchmaker's shoes.

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

Cultural heritage

Relive the Belle Epoque in Neuchâtel and enjoy some unique experiences: urban escape game, scavenger hunt and guided city tours.

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

A small architectural gem at the heart of a watchmakers’ village.

Theaters & Cinemas

The cultural hotspot of Neuchâtel offers a rich and varied programme

An Italian-style theatre of national importance.

Biel Solothurn Theatre and Orchestra (TOBS) is a theatre and orchestra company producing opera, plays and concerts in the cities of Biel and Solothurn.

UNESCO World Heritage

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.

Prehistoric pile-dwelling sites featured on UNESCO's World Heritage List.