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

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

A foundation for the nature heritage of the Jura.

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

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

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.

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

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

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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

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!

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

Guided visit of astronomical observatory and solar or wind power plants.

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

Can you unmask the murderer?

Watchmaking

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

The "Garde Temps" invites you to put yourself in a real watchmaker's shoes.

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 your own watch, a unique experience.

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

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

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

An Italian-style theatre of national importance.

Biel Solothurn Theatre and Orchestra (TOBS) is a theatre and orchestra company producing opera, plays and concerts in the cities of Biel and Solothurn.

The cultural hotspot of Neuchâtel offers a rich and varied programme

UNESCO World Heritage

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.

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