Fun & Adventure

Familiy activities

In summer or in winter, on foot, by bike or in the water, indoors or outdoors, for young and old, for fun, for fear or for exercise, Jura & Trois-Lacs offers a host of activities for families.

Lac des Taillères
Lac des Taillères. © Fabien Nissels
Jura & Three-Lakes is a hiking and biking paradise with many well-marked routes that criss-cross the region and offer a wide range of excursions for the whole family.

The walks along the Jura mountain chain take you through fir trees and pastures or along rivers and gorges, and often offer magnificent views. Contemplating a gentian, building a tree house, watching chamois, then stopping for a picnic in a forest shelter. In the evening, everyone will fall asleep with a smile.
 
The shores of Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Murten are accessible to everyone, pedestrians and cyclists. You can cycle around in several stages, but you may also decide to shorten the itinerary by taking the boat (free transport of bicycles on lakes Neuchâtel and Morat). These stages, as well as suggestions for family accommodation and activities, are presented below.
 
The weather doesn't allow for outdoor activities? No problem: discover former asphalt mines, learn to make your own Torino, become a glass blower or a butterfly specialist, or have a blast in a room full of trampolines!

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From 1 night in the cantons of Neuchâtel or Jura, public transport is free and many activities are offered free of charge or at reduced prices. Book your stay now! For more information: JURA-PASS and Neuchâtel Tourist Card

Family cycling

Family bike holidays

Jura & Three-Lakes invites its visitors, young and old, to discover a bilingual region perfectly adapted to cycling and rich in family-oriented offers.



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Family stays
Trip Idea, Courtedoux

Novel holidays throughout the Jura countryside

Camping, L'Abbaye

The Tepee Village is situated in a small clearing above the village of L’Abbaye.

Discover the secrets of life on a farm at the Chalet des Plainoz.

Rustic overnight stay with your family in a real farmhouse on the Chasseral ridge.

From CHF 103.- Package, Bienne

This offer, which comprises an overnight stay in Biel/Bienne, a boat journey on Lake Biel/Bienne and a drink on St. Peter’s Island, ensures a relaxing break.

 
Top 10 family activities
Zoo, La Chaux-de-Fonds

A beautiful zoological park in Chaux-de-fonds. Ideal for family outings! Free access.

Zoo, Crémines

The Swiss animal rescue park.

Museum, Travers

A journey to the centre of the earth to see how the miners of yesteryear worked.

Museum, Neuchâtel

The mammals and birds of Switzerland in their habitat and original temporary exhibits.

Fun & Adventure, Réclère

Huge dinosaurs in the forest, just above the famous caves.

Guided city tour, Mont-Soleil

Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.

Fun & Adventure, Biel/Bienne

On the shores of Lake Biel/Bienne, follow the clues to find the lost key – on foot, by boat, train or Vinifuni.

Museum, Courtelary

La Chocolaterie à croquer ! takes you on a journey of taste and discovery, a course of which you alone determine.

Zoo, Kerzers

Experience the enchanting world of butterflies and nature at Papiliorama Kerzers. Perfect family outing. Unforgettable moments.

Family walks

Walks on the outskirts of La Chaux-de-Fonds.

A beautiful mineral and aquatic area to explore on foot or by boat.

Discover the area of Saignelégier and the pond La Gruère

The new Libell’lay nature trail invites visitors to discover the natural wonders of Bellelay from an entirely different perspective - that of the dragonfly.

Trail down the side of the Chaumont, marked with wood sculptures.

Discover the world of sports on a walk.

Educational trail retracing the history of peat farming.

This trail, accessible to all and particularly to families, connects Mont-Soleil to Mont-Crosin.

A 4-kilometer loop retracing the history of ice-making on Brenet lake.

The hike from Magglingen over the Twannberg ascent and down to Twann is a popular classic. Spectacular...