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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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

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

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

Watchmaking

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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

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.

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

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.

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

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

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

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.