Temperatures on the rise? Discover our best ideas for keeping cool in the Neuchâtel region. Waterside activities, shaded walks, unique attractions and inviting terraces – whether along the lakeshore or at higher altitudes: find our top tips for enjoying summer while staying refreshingly cool.

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!

Hiking, Noiraigue - Boudry

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

Natural sites, Neuchâtel

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

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.

Dive into summer and enjoy the swimming pools of the Neuchâtel region to cool off, relax and make the most of sunny days.



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Farm restaurants
Restaurants, Couvet

Käsegerichte, Fondue, Rösti-Schinken, Vol-au-vent de Rösti Champignons, Malakoff. Donnerstag: Rindszunge,...

Restaurants, Petit-Martel

Röstis, meats, country and seasonal specialities. Every Saturday, chicken with morels. Every Thursday...

Restaurants, Gorgier

Country specialities. Wednesday: tongue in caper sauce. Homemade bread and pies. Sunday lunchtime: a...

Specialities: Vacherin mont d'or on röstis in its box, raclette, fondue, hot tomme in its brick sheet,...

Röstis & ham, chops, fondue, cheese croûtes, salads, homemade desserts. Traditional menu on Sundays....

Restaurants, Les Verrières

Cheese dishes, röstis, chalet macaroni, steak tartare, menu on request and home-made desserts.

Restaurants, Mont-de-Buttes

Cheese dishes, röstis, meat, home-made desserts, today's menu.

Restaurants, Enges

Fondue, roast sausage, atriaux, ham, röstis, cold plate. Park with goats.

Restaurants, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Fondue, röstis and beef on the slate by reservation.

Restaurants, Rochefort

Meat: homemade products, rösti, ham on the bone, fresh chanterelles, game, Sagneule-style rib steak,...

Activities by the water
Sport & Leisure, Saint-Blaise

Come and try out this great water sport!

Sport & Leisure, Les Brenets

Enjoy stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) freely on Lake Brenets thanks to the self-service rental box.

Sport & Leisure, Marin-Epagnier

Discover the lake shores on board your own watercraft.

Sport & Leisure, Serrières

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

Sport & Leisure, Le Landeron

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

Sport & Leisure, La Chaux-de-Fonds

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

Sport & Leisure, Neuchâtel

The beach in the centre of Neuchâtel in the heart of a vast, quiet and relaxing green space.

Sport & Leisure, St-Blaise

A fantastic spot on the north shore of Lake Neuchâtel!

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, Auvernier

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

A well-deserved stop along Lake Neuchâtel



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Hikes by the water
Hiking, Vaumarcus - La Tène

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

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, Noiraigue - Boudry

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

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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With the family
Fun & Adventure, Chaumont

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

Fun & Adventure, Neuchâtel

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

Fun & Adventure, La Chaux-de-Fonds

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

Fun & Adventure, Neuchâtel

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

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

Fun & Adventure, Buttes

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

Hiking, La Sagne - La Sagne

A stroll among a hundred statues sculpted in wood.

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

Educational trail retracing the history of peat farming.

Fun & Adventure, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Scavenger hunt in the watchmakers’ town and its museums.

Fun & Adventure, La Vue-des-Alpes

700 metre slide through mountain meadows. Guaranteed excitement.

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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