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

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

A foundation for the nature heritage of the Jura.

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

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

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.

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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.

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

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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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

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

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

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

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.

Can you unmask the murderer?

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

Take a scenic walk among sculptures and nature.

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

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

Theaters & Cinemas

An Italian-style theatre of national importance.

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

UNESCO World Heritage

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.

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