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

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

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

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

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

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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

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.

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

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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.

Watchmaking

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

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

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

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

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

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

Cultural heritage

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

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

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.

Theaters & Cinemas

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

An Italian-style theatre of national importance.

The cultural hotspot of Neuchâtel offers a rich and varied programme

UNESCO World Heritage

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.