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

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

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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

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

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

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

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

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

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Watchmaking

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

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.

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

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

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.

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

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

Theaters & Cinemas

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

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.