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.

Maison de la Tête de Moine

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

Ô Vergers d'Ajoie

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

Absinthe drying shed

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

Laténium, archaeology park and museum

A beautiful setting and exceptional displays immersing you in a distant past.

Planet Swatch

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.

Underground mills

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

International clock-making Museum

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

Art and History Museum

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

Fromagerie des Franches-Montagnes

From the farm to the cheese dairy

Ethnographic Museum

Rich, colourful collections that invite you to discover... Humanity!

Museum of fine arts

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

The Tour du Fantastique

In a historic old-town setting, a unique museum invites you to escape: immersive John Howe exhibition, café with a view, shop and workshops for all.

Neues Museum Biel

The museum of art and history in Biel/Bienne has quite a mixture, but also captivating.

Asphalt mines

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

Museum OMEGA

Housed in the Cité du Temps building, the OMEGA museum invites visitors to discover the highlights of the famous brand, using a wide range of interactive experiences.

In the footsteps of the red faces

Guided tour

Murder in the Twannbach Gorge

Can you unmask the murderer?

Vinitour

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

Historic guided tour of St. Peter’s Island

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.

The Sun, source of energy

Guided tour of the astronomical observatory and solar and wind power stations.

Guided tour Neuchâtel Belle Epoque

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

Urban Biel/Bienne

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

Art Nouveau

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

wildlife watching, chamois and marmots

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

Le Corbusier's first villas

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

Jura, youngest canton. A fascinating story!

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.