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

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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

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

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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The secrets of time nestled in a magic place: the Château des Monts

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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

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

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 chamois and wild marmots at the Chasseral with a guide.

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

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.

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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!

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.

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

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!

Bring a watch to life in a workshop in Le Locle.

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

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

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

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 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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.

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