Museum tips in the Region of Bern

Paradise for chocolate lovers: Would you prefer a Ragusa, or rather a Torino? The Discovery World of Chocolats Camille Bloch in Courtelary in the Grand Chasseral region takes you on an interactive journey of discovery. During the course of this you will become familiar with the history of the company and the production of chocolate.

Clocks, watches and timepieces: that's the Cité du Temps in the heart of Biel. This extraordinary new building combines two museums under a single roof. Discover your inner Olympian on a 9-metre running track in the Omega Museum and see why the bright and cheerful design of Planet Swatch makes it so unmissable.

Experience Switzerland up close in the Open-air Museum Ballenberg: discover over 100 historic buildings, exciting handicrafts, farm animals and traditional gardens. Note: The museum is closed during the winter months and will reopen in April.

Exciting for sleuths: the Sherlock Holmes Museum is located in the English Church in Meiringen. It is dedicated to the British master detective who encountered his nemesis at the Reichenbach Falls. A new experience display invites visitors to also seek out clues.

Nativity figures, carved bears and group sculptures: woodcarving has enjoyed a long tradition in Brienz. It has influenced the village since the 19th century. Discover key artistic works from the region. The collection presents works from different eras.

A museum to explore for yourself: from the Dukes of Zähringen and the cheese trade to today’s regional industry. Experience Burgdorf Castle Museum with the whole family on multimedia tours. The well-preserved castle complex is only 15 minutes from Bern.

Find your fairy-tale castle: five magnificent castles are dotted alongside Lake Thun. They are either situated right beside the water or raised on a castle hill. Who do you think might have lived there? Immerse yourself in the past and enjoy the splendour of their magnificent, historical castle interiors.

Contemporary art in the heart of Thun: Kunstmuseum Thun presents four to five temporary exhibitions each year, showcasing current artistic positions. Events, workshops and a wide range of educational programmes complement the exhibitions and make every museum visit varied and accessible.

From 1 March to 29 November 2026, the Thun Panorama presents a unique circular painting of Thun and its surroundings in the early 19th century. Completed in 1814 by the Basel artist Marquard Wocher, the work is complemented by temporary exhibitions and cultural events in Schadaupark.