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

The Camille Bloch Visitor Center takes you on a journey of taste and discovery, a course of which you alone determine.

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.

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

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.

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

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

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

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

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

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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

Guided visit of astronomical observatory and solar or wind power plants.

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.

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.

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 Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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.

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

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

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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

Watchmaking

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

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.

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

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!

Cultural heritage

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

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

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.

Theaters & Cinemas

The cultural hotspot of Neuchâtel offers a rich and varied programme

An Italian-style theatre of national importance.

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

UNESCO World Heritage

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.