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

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.

Discover and visit one of the last absinthe drying shed in the Val-de-Travers.

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.

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

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

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

A foundation for the nature heritage of the Jura.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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.

Can you unmask the murderer?

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

Watchmaking

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

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

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

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

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!

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

Cultural heritage

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

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

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

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.

The cultural hotspot of Neuchâtel offers a rich and varied programme

An Italian-style theatre of national importance.

UNESCO World Heritage

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.

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