The temperature is rising, the heatwave is here! The Neuchâtel region has some great tips for keeping cool: lakes, rivers, beaches and caves!

Hikes by the water
Hiking, Noiraigue - Boudry

Wide or narrow, bubbling or calm: meet the Areuse.

Hiking, La Brévine - Les Verrières

Isolated farms, an unspoilt lake and wooded hills: a picture-postcard landscape that exudes unique charm.

Hiking, Môtiers - Môtiers

In the middle of the mysterious land of absinthe, the magnificent waterfall of Môtiers and the beautiful forest hike in the Poëta-Raisse gorge.

Hiking, Les Brenets - Le Saut-du-Doubs

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

Hiking, Vaumarcus - La Tène

To enjoy the fresh clean air as while strolling around Lake Neuchâtel.

Explore the Neuchâtel lakes by boat and admire unique landscapes with shores, cliffs, vineyards and the Jura. A moment of pure escape.



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Activities by the water
Sport & Leisure, Auvernier

Round trips, discovery tours, initiation or sailing and motor boat training.

Sport & Leisure, Lac des Taillères

Take a dip in the cool waters of Lac des Taillères in La Brévine. Surrounded by wild landscapes, this spot offers a peaceful swim in the heart of nature.

Sport & Leisure, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Nestled among the larches, an outdoor pool to delight kids and adults.

Sport & Leisure, Pays de Neuchâtel

Whether trout, perch or pike - the canton of Neuchâtel offers ideal conditions for fishing in rivers and lakes, for amateur anglers as well as for professionals.

Sport & Leisure, St-Blaise

A fantastic spot on the north shore of Lake Neuchâtel!

Sport & Leisure, Le Landeron

Sandy and shallow, the beach is ideal for young swimmers.

Sport & Leisure, Le Landeron

Fun, relaxation and entertainment at the swimming pool from Le Landeron.

Sport & Leisure, Plage de Monruz

Take a SUP out on Lake Neuchâtel by renting a board from the Monruz self-service connected station.

Sport & Leisure, Serrières

Enjoy the freedom of SUP paddling from the beach at Serrières thanks to the self-service hire box.

Sport & Leisure, Neuchâtel

Lakeside swimming pool, with inside and outdoor pools.

With the family
Fun & Adventure, Chaumont

Eleven different trails amidst the trees for adventure seekers from 2 years of age!

Hiking, La Sagne - La Sagne

A stroll among a hundred statues sculpted in wood.

Fun & Adventure, La Chaux-de-Fonds

A free oasis of nature in the heart of the watchmaking metropolis!

Fun & Adventure, Buttes

No sledge without snow? In La Robella you can go sledging even in Summer thanks to the railway sledge Féeline!

New Path of Time in Chaumont: 4.5 km educational trail on Earth’s history with fun markers, modern panels, and picnic spots.

Hiking, Les Ponts-de-Martel - Les Ponts-de-Martel

Educational trail retracing the history of peat farming.

Fun & Adventure, Neuchâtel

With family, friends or your class, come and discover Neuchâtel in the Belle Epoque.

Fun & Adventure, La Vue-des-Alpes

700 metre slide through mountain meadows. Guaranteed excitement.

Fun & Adventure, Neuchâtel

Enjoy the great outdoors with this fun and family-friendly form of golf.

Fun & Adventure, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Scavenger hunt in the watchmakers’ town and its museums.

Finding freshness
Natural sites, La Brévine

Venture out into the valley which has beaten the historic record of cold temperatures in Switzerland: - 41.8°C!

Culture & Museums, Travers

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

Culture & Museums, Le Locle

A mythical descent 23 m underground to discover a unique industrial heritage.

Natural sites, Neuchâtel

Discover an unique site, hidden by the shade of the trees.

Restaurant

Farm restaurants

Enjoy tasting typical dishes or taking a refreshing break on the ridges of the Neuchâtel region.



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The Neuchâtel region is beautiful... and moreover, thanks to the Neuchâtel Tourist Card, transport and leisure activities are free of charge starting from the 1st night.



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