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Neuchâtel - a region to savour

Find the best ideas for visits, walks and places emblematic of Neuchâtel's terroir and gastronomy.

The Alcala Brothers
The Alcala Brothers

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On 22 September 2025, the Val-de-Travers hosts a unique event: “La Chasse au Terroir”. This original activity combines a gourmet walk, a family treasure hunt, and the discovery of local flavours. On foot or by bike, participants follow an itinerary dotted with riddles, charades and puzzles, while tasting regional products from Neuchâtel.

The event is family-friendly and free for children up to 5 years old. It highlights Neuchâtel’s gastronomy, regional produce and sustainable tourism – a wonderful opportunity to rediscover the canton’s culinary and natural heritage.

Bonus – the Food Tours of Neuchâtel canton

Extend your gourmet journey with the urban Food Tours, available all year round in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds. These tours, organised by Neuchâtel Tourism, offer a delightful blend of local flavours, architectural heritage and cultural discoveries:
  • Food Tour Neuchâtel: a stroll through the old town, between the lake and picturesque alleys. 4 gourmet stops, including cheese, charcuterie, coffee/tea and a sweet treat to take away.
  • Food Tour La Chaux-de-Fonds: a regional itinerary combining tastings and Art Nouveau, with stops including cheese, daily dish or burger, coffee/tea and a cupcake.
   
Highlights
Market in Cernier

On 25 and 26 October, discover local flavours at the Mycorama in Cernier: 25 exhibitors, certified regional products, and seasonal dishes at the restaurant Les Cinq Sens.

Local flavours and regional products

Stroll through Neuchâtel’s weekly markets: fresh produce, a friendly atmosphere and local flavours at the heart of the region.

Neuchâtel restaurants

Looking to go out? Find the full list of restaurants and bars in the canton of Neuchâtel: from gourmet venues to friendly spots for a drink!

Festival in Neuchâtel

From September 26 to 28, the Neuchâtel vineyard will be celebrated with Guggenmusik, children’s parade and flower parade. An unmissable event!

Gourmet discovery
Food Tour Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds

Discover the authentic flavours of the canton of Neuchâtel with two inspiring Food Tours

The terroir of Neuchâtel region
Food & Drinks, Vignobles neuchâtelois

Authentic Neuchâtel wines benefiting from a 2000 year history.

A tradition you must experience with family or friends.

Food & Drinks, Noiraigue

On the trail of a legendary drink with a forbidden taste.

Food & Drinks, Cernier

Hard, soft, mild or extra-strong: cheeses for all tastes!

Gourmet getaways
From CHF 12.- Culture & Museums, Môtiers NE

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

Guided walk through the vineyards and the picturesque village of Auvernier

From CHF 55.- Food & Drinks, La Chaux-de-Fonds

The Tourist Office is offering an urban gastronomic trail to stimulate your taste buds and your thirst for discovery.

Food & Drinks, Vaumarcus

Enjoy cosy moments with a taste of ham and other high-quality specialities made by two brothers using traditional Spanish methods.

Food & Drinks, La Béroche

Discover wine and vineyard accompanied by a heritage guide-interpreter.

From CHF 37.50 Food & Drinks, Neuchâtel

Taste the local specialities aboard a vessel of the LNM shipping company and take in the views of the lovely landscapes around Lake Neuchâtel.

Dive into the heart of the sun-drenched vineyards of the Neuchâtel region, where every glass tells the story of an exceptional terroir.



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