Culture & museums

Step inside Neuchâtel's former prisons and discover a fascinating world where art, history and imagination come together through captivating exhibitions!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

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

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

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

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

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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

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!

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

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

Guided tour

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Biel’s old town and discover its history, iconic landmarks, and fascinating anecdotes.

Explore the rich history of St. Peter’s Island, from prehistoric and Roman remains to its former Cluniac priory, and discover the centuries that shaped this unique place.

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.

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

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

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

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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

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.

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

The Neuchâtel Region has been keeping the world on time since 1705.

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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!

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.

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

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.

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

A fascinating world to discover at the pace of a watch.