Cultural Heritage

Bienvenue en Ajoie, patrie du HC AJoie !

Welcome to Porrentruy and the Ajoie region, the cradle of the Ajoie ice hockey club!

Porrentruy. © Reto Duriet

We welcome you to the green surroundings of the Ajoie, where you can enjoy culture, nature and relaxation. After the game, it's time to go for a stroll and explore this region which has much to offer for every taste! Whether you love history or art, wide open spaces and nature, or sports of all kinds, you will be able to find it all here.

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Vue de Roche d'Or. © ALEX KANGANGI

St-Ursanne. © Reto Duriet

Tour d'Enson à Roche d'Or. © Meyer + Kangangi

Jurassica. © www.stemutz.com

The Ponds at Bonfol. © RegineFoto

Château de Pleujouse. © www.vincentbourrut.ch

Porrentruy. © Reto Duriet

Vue de Roche d'Or. © ALEX KANGANGI

St-Ursanne. © Reto Duriet

Tour d'Enson à Roche d'Or. © Meyer + Kangangi

Jurassica. © www.stemutz.com

The Ponds at Bonfol. © RegineFoto

Château de Pleujouse. © www.vincentbourrut.ch

Porrentruy. © Reto Duriet

Town

Porrentruy

Porrentruy, a former residence of the Prince-Bishops of Basel, is known for its imposing castle and the Réfous Tower, a massive old watchtower overlooking the old town.

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Castle of Porrentruy. © Martin Trouillat

“SECRET CIRCUIT” SPECIAL OFFER

Upon showing your match ticket, you will get 20% off the Porrentruy Secret Circuit. This offer is valid for the 2024/2025 season, from 17.09.2024 to 30.03.2025. The discount can be obtained via the welcome desk of the Jura tourist office in Porrentruy upon showing your match ticket (not valid for season tickets). Offer cannot be combined with other discounts.

Circuit Secret

Ô Vergers d'Ajoie

Culture & Museums, Porrentruy

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

Préhisto-Parc

Fun & Adventure, Réclère

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

Le PIRE by Plonk & Replonk

Culture & Museums, Porrentruy

Exhibition of the artists Plonk & Replonk.

Jurassica Museum

Culture & Museums, Porrentruy

A foundation for the nature heritage of the Jura.

Caves of Réclère

Natural sites, Réclère

A mysterious subterranean world, the kindgom of stalactites and stalagmites.

POPA

Culture & Museums, Porrentruy

Porrentruy Optical Art

JURASSICA - Dinotec

Fun & Adventure, Porrentruy

Dinotec: a window into the past

Circuit secret Porrentruy

Culture & Museums, Porrentruy

Visit unusual places in Porrentruy along the «Secret Circuit».

Jurassica - Excavations at the Banné

Culture & Museums, Porrentruy

Excavations at the Banné: searching for a treasure in the Jura’s earth

Ponds of Bonfol

Natural sites, Bonfol

Discover the old ponds of the Prince Bishops of Basel

Accommodation

Are you looking for a hotel, a guest room, a holiday flat or even a more unusual accommodation? You are sure to find your heart’s desire here.

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Auberge d'Ajoie

Looping route Porrentruy

Hiking, Porrentruy - Porrentruy

Family hike to discover the damassine.

The Damassine path

Hiking, Courchavon - Courchavon

The trail leads to the Damassine prune trees, which grow wild and, according to legend, were brought over by crusaders from Damascus a long time ago.

Trans Swiss Trail

Hiking, Porrentruy - St-Ursanne

After the lovely old town of Porrentruy, across fields to the forested Jura chain. Then a descent through...

Around Porrentruy

Cycling, Porrentruy - Porrentruy

Start out in Porrentruy to discover the plains of the Ajoie.

Sentier du km 0

Hiking

The 7.5-kilometre “Km 0 Trail” through mostly flat and wooded terrain reveals the remnants and traces of three different frontlines – French, Swiss and German.

Chemin du Jura

Hiking

A looping route starting from Bonfol

Hiking, Bonfol - Bonfol

This 13-km hike is an opportunity to explore the historic site of Le Largin.

Haute-Ajoie Tour

Hiking, Grandfontaine - Grandfontaine

Starting from Grandfontaine and passing by the Caves of Réclère.

Festivity, Festival

Feast of St. Martin

In Porrentruy and the Ajoie, the St. Martin's Festival is celebrated every year in November. This traditional event, rich in flavors and conviviality, is a must-see.

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St Martin's Market

Guest Card

JURA-PASS

Spend just one night in the canton of Jura to receive the JURA-PASS guest card, entitling you to free use of public transport and a host of other benefits.

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