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

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

A short excursion into the heart of Neuchâtel history from the perspective of movement

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.

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

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

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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

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

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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

Can you unmask the murderer?

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

Watchmaking

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!

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

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Build one's own watch with the help of a 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

Cultural heritage

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

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

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

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.

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