Experiences in Jura & Three-Lakes

A museum, a historic cheese dairy, a cheese cellar and tastings of various regional specialities.

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

Discover renewable energies during a guided tour of the solar power plant and/or a wind turbine in Mont-Soleil.

Anybody who reckons the picturesque landscapes in canton Jura are exclusively covered by horse or bike as means of getting around is way out of touch - because scooter descents are equally as thrilling and adventurous!

Saurian tracks were discovered between 1992 and 1996 in the municipality of La Heutte during the construction of a forestry road.

A permanent exhibition of mammals and birds found in Switzerland, in their natural environment (diorama accompanied by sounds for the bird displays).

Exploring the Lake District from its waterways: On this audio tour, passengers experience the Three Lakes Region with all senses.

The crowning glory in the Jura Adventure Park in Rebeuvelier by Delsberg has grown in terms of length and amazement with a 180-meter-long flying fox as thrilling finale to the two-and-a-half to three-hour climbing parcours!

Historic fountains: Engelsbrunnen (Angel Fountain) in the Obergasse, Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen (Fountain of Justice) on Burgplatz (Castle Square) and the Vennerbrunnen (Banner Carrier Fountain) in the Ring.

The sprawling museum of art and history is located just a stone's throw away from the lake. Here much can be learnt in the way of new and exciting aspects concerning the history of Neuchâtel courtesy of changing exhibitions. But the famous collections are also worth a visit - inside a magnificent building erected around 1880.

Schloss Valangin is a medieval castle that has succeeded in maintaining its character as defensive fortress over the years. And its interior naturally reminds one of times long gone by.

The Botanical Garden in Neuchâtel lies high above the city and is a fantastic spot for relaxing strolls at any time of year. A great excuse to get some fresh air and get acquainted with native and exotic kinds of plants, just a stone’s throw from the city centre.

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

The wildly romantic Taubenloch Gorge near Biel promises a pleasantly cool hike in summer. Plus there’s a free geography lesson thrown in for good measure.

Discover Areuse Gorge. It is a study in contrasts: sometimes wide open, sometimes narrow, with burbling waters and spaces of deep silence.

The secrets of time are revealed in a magical place: the 18th-century Château des Monts. An extensive collection covers 500 years of watchmaking history. Unique and surprising exhibits such as automata, mechanical songbirds and pendulum clocks will enchant all visitors.

Two-and-a-half to three hours of fun and guaranteed thrills. The Jura Adventure Park covers four hectares of the forest, featuring seven courses of various levels of difficulty and more than 80 obstacles.

Sikypark rescues native and exotic animals such as tigers, wolves, lynx or parrots and gives them a home. Experience a day out for the whole family with playtimes with animals, picnic tables, a restaurant and the Siky Express.

A giant 700 m toboggan in La Vue-des-Alpes – a great show for families and groups.

In the Neuenburg Jura at Les Pont-des-Mortel Switzerland’s largest contiguous high moorland is found. An exciting hiking loop takes you through this expansive landscape to the heart of the Red Moor.

At the heart of the Peuchapatte wind farm (canton Jura), this original educational trail will teach you more about wind energy, the wind and the Franches-Montagnes region.

This Lake District can be experienced in the manner of the eco-museums: the objects are not to be found in a building, but in the landscape, in their historic as well as contemporary context.

If brooks and rivers run only sluggishly above ground, hydropower is nearly impossible to harness. That is why the inhabitants of the valley of Le Locle began to use subterranean streams. This is how the cave mills of "Col-des-Roches" arose.

Children from all over the world play, mums and dads chat away to one another and students read here at the City Park Biel. The large park with playground and lawned areas provides a peaceful spot for people to gather in the heart of the city.

Just a few minutes from the city centre, shady green spaces, tall trees and a pebble beach offer the perfect spot for fun in the water and relaxation. Walking trails wind their way through the expansive lawned areas, and the view of the Bernese Alps is simply marvellous.

"Rollercoaster-style" toboggan run over wooded slopes and meadows

A visit to the vine and wine museum in the imposing Château de Boudry is a must for all wine enthusiasts. This region has been home to vineyards and winegrowers for over two thousand years. Of the six million litres of wine produced in the Neuchâtel vineyards in the 17th and 18th centuries, around four million were consumed in the region itself.

The Cité du Temps – French for the City of Time – is nestled in the heart of Biel, the world's watchmaking capital. This special place entirely dedicated to time unites under one roof the playful, cheerful style of the brand Swatch and the luxurious character of Omega offering its visitors an opportunity to explore two different worlds of watchmaking represented in two museums: Omega Museum and Planet Swatch.