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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

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

Discover the pictorial and literary art of Dürrenmatt in a beautiful setting.

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.

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.

The Camille Bloch Visitor Center takes you on a journey of flavours and discovery.

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

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

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.

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

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

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

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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

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

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.

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 Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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

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

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

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

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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.

Watchmaking

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

Bring a mechanical watch to life in a micromechanics workshop in Le Locle

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!

Le Pays de Neuchâtel donne l'heure au monde depuis 1705

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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

Cultural heritage

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

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

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.

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

UNESCO World Heritage

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.