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 fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

A foundation for the nature heritage of the Jura.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

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 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.

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

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

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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.

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!

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

Watchmaking

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

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

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

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

Cultural heritage

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.

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

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

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.