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

Printmakinf, photography, installation, painting: exhibitions demultiplying points of view.

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

A front door to the Jura and to the history of an entire region.

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

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 fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

A foundation for the nature heritage of the Jura.

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

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

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

The art centre in Biel/Bienne brings together contemporary art, photography and cinema.

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

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

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

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

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.

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.

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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

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

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

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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

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

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

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

Watchmaking

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

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

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

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

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

Cultural heritage

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

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

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

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

Theaters & Cinemas

An Italian-style theatre of national importance.

The Theatre Orchestra Biel Solothurn TOBS! is a cultural meeting place at the heart of the regions of Biel and Solothurn, for their audiences.

The cultural hotspot of Neuchâtel offers a rich and varied programme

UNESCO World Heritage

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.

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