Cultural Heritage
Prison Tower
Tour des prisons Neuchâtel. © Tourisme neuchâtelois
The vista you can admire from one of Neuchâtel's oldest structures is unique!
You can gain access to the Prison Tower during the guided tour of the Castle. With a base dating from the 10th century, the tower is regarded as one of the city's oldest buildings. From the top of the tower, you'll enjoy stunning views of the city, Lake Neuchâtel and the Alps.
Opening hours
Opening hours
- From 1 Apr 2024 to 30 May 2024
- Saturday - Sunday
- 17:00 - 18:00
- From 1 Jun 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 17:00 - 18:00
Prices
Prices
- Single priceEntrance (from 16 years old)
- CHF 5.-
Good to know
Good to know
- The prison tower can only be visited during the guided tour of the castle at 5pm
- The lift to the prison tower is open every day from 6.30am to 7pm. Entrance at rue de l'Evole (opposite no. 13) and rue Jehanne-de-Hochberg 3
On site
On site
- Accessibility
- Custom hours on request
- Wheelchair accessible
- Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Picnic area available
Links & PDFs
Links & PDFs
Contact
Contact
- Main contact
Prison Tower