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

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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

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

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.

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

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

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

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

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

An open-air museum showcasing international murals and graffiti, offering a fresh perspective on the UNESCO-listed city of Le Locle through urban art.

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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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.

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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

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

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

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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.

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.

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

Watchmaking

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

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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

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!

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

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 cultural hotspot of Neuchâtel offers a rich and varied programme

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.

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