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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

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

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

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

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

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

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.

Can you unmask the murderer?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

Watchmaking

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

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

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

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.

Cultural heritage

An iconic architectural ensemble of the city of Neuchâtel.

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.

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.

An Italian-style theatre of national importance.

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.

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