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

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.

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

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

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

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

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

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.

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Watchmaking

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.

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

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

Cultural heritage

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

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.

Theaters & Cinemas

An Italian-style theatre of national importance.

The cultural hotspot of Neuchâtel offers a rich and varied programme

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

UNESCO World Heritage

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.