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.

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

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

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

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

The biggest museum specialised in clock-making in the world: 4,000 exhibits to see!

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

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

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

Discover the pictorial and literary art of Dürrenmatt in a beautiful setting.

Immerse yourself in the colourful and playful world of the Swatch brand, whose museum is located on the second floor of the new Cité du Temps.

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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

Watchmaking

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.

Explore the world of watchmaking with an expert watchmaker.

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

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

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.