Urban Biel/Bienne

Revel in memories of your youth. A moped tour through the Frienisberg region takes you back to your younger days. On secondary roads with little traffic between Bern and Aarbeg, you can discover the plains of the Seeland and enjoy magnificent views of the Alps and the Three-Lakes Region. On the way, take a break at the Chutzenturm lookout tower. The 45-metre structure is entirely made from regionally sourced wood and offers breathtaking 360-degree views over the rest of Switzerland. Sit down at one of the tables on or around the tower and enjoy a delicious picnic made from local products provided at the start of the excursion – an authentic experience off the beaten track.

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of watches and chocolate by visiting the famous Swatch, OMEGA and Camille Bloch museums. This all-inclusive package starts with a visit to the gleaming new exhibition spaces in the OMEGA Museum and Planet Swatch – an entertaining and interactive initiation to the art of watchmaking. Then you travel by train to the Bernese Jura, where you'll explore the world of chocolate at the CHEZ Camille Bloch Visitor Centre – tasting included! You will stay overnight at the superb Art Déco Elite** Hotel in the heart of Biel/Bienne, Switzerland's largest bilingual city. An ideal opportunity to browse the little shops or linger on the terraces of cafés in the old town, sample the outstanding cuisine offered in the nearby restaurants, and stroll by Lake Biel/Bienne – or even take a dip in its waters.

During this tour you will learn more about his works, quirks, and revolutionary ideas. The philosopher, educator, composer and botanist Jean-Jacques Rousseau, fled in the year 1765 to St-Peter’s Island to escape from the disputes his writings had brought him. He found peace, serenity and pure nature. After Rousseau’s stay, the small unknown paradise became an important stage for travelers on the educational Grand Tour between London and Rome. Take a walk along the same paths, enjoy the lovely countryside and listen to excerpts from his musical composition. Feeling the esprit of the 18th century has never been so easy.