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.

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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

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.

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

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

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

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

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

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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

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

Watchmaking

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

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.

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

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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

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

Cultural heritage

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.

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

Theaters & Cinemas

The cultural hotspot of Neuchâtel offers a rich and varied programme

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.

UNESCO World Heritage

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.