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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rich, colourful collections that invite you to discover... Humanity!

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

An open-air museum showcasing international murals and graffiti, offering a fresh perspective on the UNESCO-listed city of Le Locle through urban art.

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

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.

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

Watchmaking

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!

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

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

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

Le Pays de Neuchâtel donne l'heure au monde depuis 1705

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

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Cultural heritage

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

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.

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

Theaters & Cinemas

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.

The cultural hotspot of Neuchâtel offers a rich and varied programme

UNESCO World Heritage

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.

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