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

Rich colourful collections taking you on a discovery of... Man!

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

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

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

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

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

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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

The museum of art and history in Biel/Bienne has quite a mixture, but also captivating.

A foundation for the nature heritage of the Jura.

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

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

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

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the peat bogs of the Jura by visiting the new centre dedicated to these fragile natural environments rich in biodiversity.

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

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

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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.

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.

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

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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.

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

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

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

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

Watchmaking

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

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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

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

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

Cultural heritage

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

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

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

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.