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

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

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

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

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.

Museum, an old-fashioned cheese dairy, a cafe and a store selling local specialties revolving around Tête de Moine AOP cheese.

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

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

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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

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

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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.

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

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

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.

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Cultural heritage

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.

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.

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