Mont-Soleil: experience solar and wind power

Experience

Solar and wind energy in one place

On Mont-Soleil, photovoltaics, wind power and research come together.

During a guided tour, groups, school classes and teams gain an insight into technology, research and energy production. Our visitor guides show how sunlight and wind power are converted into electricity.

What to expect

You will discover Switzerland’s largest research centre for photovoltaics and Switzerland’s largest wind turbines. Together with Société Mont-Soleil and Juvent AG, we look forward to your visit.

Guided tours

Three guided tours on sun and wind

Choose an individual guided tour or combine both technologies in a combined guided tour.

Two people wearing high-visibility vests are walking through a meadow between solar panels, with a wind turbine in the background.

Solar power plant

Duration: 60 minutes. The tour shows how photovoltaic systems work and how sunlight is converted into electricity.

Useful information

Planning your visit

The key information for groups, school classes and teams.

Guided tours are available all year round from Monday to Sunday.

A minimum age of 6 years is recommended for children.

Wear weather-appropriate clothing and good footwear.

During the tour, a helmet and high-visibility vest are mandatory. The equipment will be provided on site.

The barbecue area is located directly opposite the solar power plant.

Solar panels in a meadow with a wind turbine in the background

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Getting here

How to get to Mont-Soleil

A footpath leads from the station, the mountain station and the car parks to the solar power plant.

Travel to St-Imier and walk around 20 minutes to the funicular. From the mountain station, it is about 25 minutes uphill. Parking spaces are around a 7-minute walk away; for coaches, the routes shown in the directions map apply.

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Documents

Documents for your visit

Directions and GTC.

Here you will find information on duration, target groups, travel and clothing.

Directions

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Terms and Conditions

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Mont-Soleil

Answers to help you plan your visit.

Here you will find information on duration, target groups, travel and clothing.

The guided tours of the solar or wind power plant each last 60 minutes. The combined guided tour lasts 90 minutes.

The offers are aimed at groups, school classes and teams. A minimum age of 6 years is recommended for children.

The visitor centre is located at an altitude of 1,250 metres. Wear clothing suitable for the weather and sturdy footwear with good grip.

Travelling via St-Imier is not possible by coach. Please use the alternative routes shown in the directions map.

Our visitor centre team will be happy to help you with any questions about tours and bookings.

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Further information