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

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

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 pictorial and literary art of Dürrenmatt in a beautiful setting.

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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

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

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

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

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

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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.

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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

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

Watchmaking

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

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

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

Step in the shoes of a watchmaker and discover the fascinating world of Swiss mechanical watchmaking in a unique way!

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

Cultural heritage

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

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.

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

Theaters & Cinemas

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.

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.