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

From the farm to the cheese dairy

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.

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.

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

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

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

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

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

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

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

A foundation for the nature heritage of the Jura.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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?

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

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

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.

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.

Watchmaking

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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

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.

Discover the unique watchmaking heritage of the Franches Montagnes.

Step in the shoes of a watchmaker and discover the fascinating world of Swiss mechanical watchmaking in a unique way!

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 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

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

Discover a fascinating world to the rythm of a watch.