Culture & museums

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

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.

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

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.

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

La Chocolaterie à croquer ! takes you on a journey of taste and discovery, a course of which you alone determine.

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

A foundation for the nature heritage of the Jura.

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.

The mammals and birds of Switzerland in their habitat and original temporary exhibits.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

Guided tour

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

The "Garde Temps" invites you to put yourself in a real watchmaker's shoes.

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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.

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

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.

The cultural hotspot of Neuchâtel offers a rich and varied programme

Biel Solothurn Theatre and Orchestra (TOBS) is a theatre and orchestra company producing opera, plays and concerts in the cities of Biel and Solothurn.

An Italian-style theatre of national importance.

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.