Neuchatel

Learn more about Neuchatel

Switzerland awaits you for an incredible holiday in the very heart of Neuchâtel. The French-speaking capital of the Swiss canton of the same name, Neuchâtel lies on the shores of one of the largest lakes in the country. A city with unusual charm thanks to its architecture in Hauterive stone, a sunny yellow stone, Neuchâtel has no shortage of assets to attract many visitors. Rich in architectural and cultural heritage, the city proudly displays its emblems to the surrounding towns with its Gothic church, its castle and its collegiate church.

Stay a few days in a hotel in Neuchatel and immerse yourself in the medieval city centre, then quench your thirst for culture at the Museum of Art and History or at the Laténium, which reveals more than 50,000 years of history. Archaeology lovers, the site of La Tène will be sure to captivate you.

With its irresistible charm, Neuchâtel combines green hills and a unique historic centre, with the Jura as a backdrop.

Your hotel in Neuchatel

By choosing a hotel in Switzerland close to the main tourist attractions of Neuchâtel, you will have the chance to combine a holiday with a change of scenery on the shores of a superb lake and sites of interest.

Lake Neuchâtel is a walk idea in itself. An idyllic place for people and animal species alike, the lake is home to many migratory birds that have come to find a haven of peace. The sight is strikingly beautiful, with the city of Neuchâtel revealed in the background.

A land of contrast between land and water, Neuchâtel appeals to hiking enthusiasts. While the Val-de-Ruz offers hikers beautiful prospects for discovery, llamas will come to greet the most daring.

Continue to the Val-de-Travers for a magical immersion in the mountains, in the heart of fairy country. Home to a sublime nature reserve and breathing greenery, the Val-de-Travers is simply majestic. And for a complete change of scenery, the valley of La Brévine, or "Swiss Siberia", will plunge you into a cold and immaculate Switzerland. A natural open-air ice rink awaits budding skaters in the winter season.

Finally, head to La Chaux-de-Fonds to learn more about the world of watchmaking. For nearly four centuries, the region has designed and made the most precious and precise watches in the world. It would be a shame to miss it. Moreover, the MIH, the International Museum of Horology in La Chaux-de-Fonds, lets you admire more than 3,500 timepieces, from the most classic to the most eccentric.

How to get to Neuchâtel?

It will be easiest to travel directly to your hotel in Switzerland by rail, arriving at Neuchâtel station. This Swiss railway station provides many connections on the Jura Foot line, Besançon, Paris or Bern. The car also remains an option depending on your town of departure.