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

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.

The art centre in Biel/Bienne brings together contemporary art, photography and cinema.

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

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

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.

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

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

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

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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.

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

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

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

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?

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Watchmaking

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

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

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

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!

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

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

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.