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

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.

A foundation for the nature heritage of the Jura.

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

In a historic old-town setting, a unique museum invites you to escape: immersive John Howe exhibition, café with a view, shop and workshops for all.

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

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

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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

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

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

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.

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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

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.

Watchmaking

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.

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

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

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

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

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

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

Cultural heritage

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

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

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

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.