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Bern Region

Saint-Imier

Saint Imier is a commune in the Bern region, which is mainly French-speaking. In this region, watchmaking has a long and prestigious tradition. Nowadays, the commune specializes in the production of micromechanics and watch cases. In the higher altitudes of the Jura, agriculture and especially dairy farming play an important role. The famous cheese Tête de Moine is produced here. In addition, Saint Imier is home to the largest wind power plant in Switzerland, located on Mont Crosin. Furthermore, Saint Imier is also the proud owner of the largest solar power plant in Switzerland, located on Mont Soleil.

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Events in Saint Imier

Espace des Troupes jurassiennesMusée de Saint-Imier · Tarifs individuels: Adulte : CHF 6, AVS, AI, chômeur, apprenti, étudiant : CHF 4, Enfant jusqu’à 16 ans : gratuit · Accès gratuit sur présentation des cartes Passeport Musées suisses, membres de l’ICOM, de l’AMS ou de la VKKS, MemberPlus Raiffeisen, AG culturel · Tarif familial: 2 adultes et enfants de moins de 16 ans : CHF 10 · Tarifs de groupe (dès 10 personnes), Adulte : CHF 4, AVS, AI, chômeur, apprenti, étudiant : CHF 2 · Groupes scolaires et assimilés : gratuit · Visites guidées: Groupes (de 5 à 15 personnes maximum, durée 1h) : CHF 80, · Écoles : CHF 50 · until Wed, 1 Oct 2031En quête d'une identitéMusée de Saint-Imier · Tarifs individuels: Adulte : CHF 6, AVS, AI, chômeur, apprenti, étudiant : CHF 4, Enfant jusqu’à 16 ans : gratuit · Accès gratuit sur présentation des cartes Passeport Musées suisses, membres de l’ICOM, de l’AMS ou de la VKKS, MemberPlus Raiffeisen, AG culturel · Tarif familial: 2 adultes et enfants de moins de 16 ans : CHF 10 · Tarifs de groupe (dès 10 personnes), Adulte : CHF 4, AVS, AI, chômeur, apprenti, étudiant : CHF 2 · Groupes scolaires et assimilés : gratuit · Visites guidées: Groupes (de 5 à 15 personnes maximum, durée 1h) : CHF 80, · Écoles : CHF 50 · until Wed, 1 Oct 2031In search of an identitySaint-Imier · until Wed, 1 Oct 2031Espace des Troupes jurassiennesSaint-Imier · until Wed, 1 Oct 2031Les Rencontres D'Ergüel – talks and discussionsEspace Noir · 18:30–20:30 · CH 0

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“As already mentioned, the facilities, the animals and so on are great! The restaurant loses a point: the food was only lukewarm, and I find CHF 17.50 for one hamburger (meat and bun) too expensive! If you also want chips or salad, that costs another CHF 3.”
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“It was really cool and well organised. 😊 Would love to do it again”
Barbara
on Bern Apero Tour

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