Winter excursions in Jura & Three-Lakes

Hike for two days through the snow and make camp in the wilderness for one night.

Driven by the wind, the skis glide across the ground: race silently and effortlessly over the wide expanses of the Jura steered by snowkite.

A truly emotional winter experience: gliding through the Jurassic Freiberg mountains with huskies, appreciating the strength and exhilaration of the dogs – now that’s what you call a smooth ride in the far north.

Take an original look at urban life, the economy and the way in which town and country coexist in Biel.

Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the Old Town and discover the history of Biel-Bienne and the important places in the Old Town.

Swiss watches are much more than a luxury item. This becomes obvious to all who travel to the Neuenburg Jura, to La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle on the historic day in honor of the watchmaking industry. They gain insight into the secrets of the art of watchmaking.

Have you ever wondered how a watch is made? Or what the parts that bring life to these precious timepieces look like?

Choc'o'Clock invites you to explore the fascinating worlds of watches and chocolate.

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.

During a guided tour, immerse yourself in the history of skiing from its origins to the present day.

La Chaux-de-Fonds is more closely associated with watches than perhaps any other town or city. Located at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level, its streets are laid out in a chessboard pattern. This successful symbiosis between urban development and the watchmaking industry has led to the city being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. La Chaux-de-Fonds is also the birthplace of Le Corbusier.

Discover a host of exciting activities with sled dogs in the canton of Neuchâtel.

Nowadays, wearing a watch is not only for telling the time: it’s more of a jewellery item. Mechanical watches in particular, which conceal a complex interior life, are true wonders of technology and a feast for the eyes. At the Centre Horloger in Neuchâtel, visitors themselves can lend a hand.

Ramble with the family through frosty winter landscapes and round up the day with chocolate fondue as the grand finale. Winter pleasures for both body and soul in the Jura & Three-Lakes region.

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.

Go behind the scenes of this multi-purpose centre dedicated to events, sport, culture and business.

The old town area of Biel/Bienne is a real gem. With its mediaeval buildings and squares, pretty shops and culinary specialities, this magical district is full of surprises and tasty treats. Whether architecture, culture, history or gastronomy – the old town scores high for variety. Biel is also the largest bilingual city in Switzerland. Here, the German-speaking and French-speaking parts of Switzerland become one.

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.

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

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

La Neuveville, a veritable medieval jewel on the Grand Chasseral on the shores of Lake Biel, reveals its secrets on a guided tour.

To gaze into a tiger’s eyes, without being attacked? A taxidermist in Vicques, which lies in the Jura, facilitates this fascinating encounter between man and animal.

Vegetables from the region, cooked and consumed locally: Host René Koelliker first takes the visitors through the old town of Biel, then to the market and finally to his house where they all cook and dine together – with a view of the Alps and Lake Biel. A vegetarian or vegan pleasure.

Cheese-making dairy, visitor’s gallery, bar and shop guarantee a taste of all that’s behind this protein-packed delicacy in the Jura and Three-Lakes region.

An excursion to the grottoes and the prehistoric park of Réclère is nearly like Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth". The large limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites gives the excursion the necessary atmosphere and the life-sized dinosaurs in the park are the climax of a fascinating trip through time.