Tourist attractions La Chaux-de-Fonds

At a height of 27m, this famous waterfall is reached along a forest path from the landing stage of Lake Brenets. It is at it most spectacular when viewed from the French side; a footbridge allows vistors to cross from one side to the other. The falls..

From the raised platform of the Lac de Chaillexon, the River Doubs tumbles to its natural level in a magnificent cascade. There is a boat service from Villers-le-Lac to the waterfall, which follows the river's meanders and passes through gorges. On a..

The highest point of the northern Jura, Le Chasseral (1 607m) offers fine views. Alongside the Hotel Chasseral, the culminating point of the trail, an orientation table permits identification of the Berne Alps, Valais Alps and Mont Blanc. This impres..

Founded in 1902, this museum tells the story of how time was measured from Antiquity to the present day, with more than 3,000 valuable pieces from Switzerland or abroad. There is also a clock restoration centre, where you can see craftsmen at work, a..

A half hour's walk along a steep stony path takes you to the belvedere of Tête de Ran, where you can enjoy views of the Jura (Val de Ruz, Chasseral and Chaumont mountain ranges). Pine trees obscure the view to the northwest somewhat; however, most of..

On the 1st floor, the art section presents an overview of Swiss painting and some French Impressionists (donated by Amez-Droz). On the lower levels, there are around ten rooms with objects from daily life (costumes, toys, tapestries, furniture, bric-..

The site evokes 50 000 years of Neuchâtel’s history with archaeological finds, terrestrial and underwater, excavated here and elsewhere in the region. Among the treasures on show in the informative archaeological museum are finds from the nearby La T..

Head off from Noiraigue station. After the hydro plant, the path follows the course of the Areuse. Harnessed by hydroelectric engineers, the river runs along the bottom of a wooded V-shaped gorge below craggy limestone cliffs. Halfway along, a viewp..

If the term "end of the earth" has a meaning, this blind valley might just sum it it. The vertiginous beauty of the site can be contemplated in all its glory from the famous Roche du Prêtre belvedere, which overlooks the Cirque de Consola..

The Corniche is a wonderfully picturesque road that clings to the hillside on the left slope of the Vallée du Doubs. Over the course of a 3km circuit, you can peer into the depths of the gorges from some hundred metres up, with the best viewpoints ma..

Recently restored and englarged, this museum contains not only work from local artists but other Swiss and foreign painters. Paintings by local artists Charles Humbert and Charles Edouard Jeanneret (Le Corbusier) hang on the ground floor. Upstairs, n..

Housed in the 18C Monts Castle, this museum contains collections showing the precision work of clockmakers. On the ground floor, in a period apartment, you can see some fine pendulums and an exhibition showing the development of the watch, from its o..

This church dates from the 16C. It boasts a superb lava roof (weighing an estimated 460t) and an ornate lateral portal. Push open the heavy door and you can admire the elegance of the nave, as well as the exceptional 18C polychrome wood pulpit and,..

Housed in a late 19C villa and surrounded by a park, this museum contains permanent collections with objects from Africa and Oceania. On the 1st floor, apart from the reconstructed cabinet of Gen Charles Daniel de Meuron (1738-1806), the great voyage..

Between the Town Hall (1788), a classic building by the architect Pâris, and the collegiate and castle, this district contains many old houses, 16 and 17C fountains and city wall towers. On Place des Halles stand 17C and Renaissance houses "Des ..

The 12-13C collegiate, with its roof of varnished tiles, saw several changes in the 16 and 19C. The chevet is Romanesque, as is row of arcades in the 15C cloister. A statue of William Farel, who encouraged the people of Neuchâtel to adopt the Reform,..

This unusual neo-Gothic building (1897-1906) was listed in 1986 and extensively restored; its walls and ceilings are in artificial stone to which has been added coloured cement, hence its name: the “red church”. Another original feature is the contin..

The charming Église St Antoine boasts a wealth of rare furniture. Step inside and admire the superb polychrome stone Renaissance altarpiece , the remarkable pulpit with its dragon feature (19C), and the lecturn. There are also some lovely statues, i..

This museum is housed in an old nobleman's house that is also home to the local council. Here you will find a fine collection of pieces and medals with cameos of Swiss or foreign personalities, as well as a number of reconstructions of 17-19C local h..

On the 2nd floor of the Grande Poste, this museum houses an interesting collection of stuffed animals from both Switzerland and more exotic locations (mainly Africa). Dioramas present the various species in their natural habitat. One room, devoted to..