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The Neuchatel Region, hub of cultural treasures

Discover all the news, tours, and cultural offers of the Neuchâtel Region.

Moulins souterrains
Moulins souterrains. © Guillaume Perret

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Neuchâtel Region – Watchmaking Urbanism, Belle Époque Atmosphere and Imagination

Watchmaking heritage defines La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle, two towns in the Neuchâtel Mountains listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Their watchmaking urbanism tells the story of a unique expertise that has shaped both cities. Designed to support precision work by combining light and functionality, their architecture reflects a distinctive urban model closely linked to the rise of the watchmaking industry. This heritage can be explored at the Espace de l’urbanisme horloger and through guided urban tours. For watch enthusiasts, the Musée d’horlogerie du Locle | Château des Monts and the International Museum of Horology (closed for renovation until spring 2026) are must-see venues, alongside manufacture visits and watchmaking workshops offered by Watch Explorer, the watchmaking experiences programme of Neuchâtel Tourism.

In Neuchâtel, culture unfolds through a blend of historical elegance, golden stone architecture and creative energy. The city preserves remarkable traces of the “Belle Époque”, visible in its buildings, along the lakeside promenades and in its lifestyle. Immersive experiences — guided tours, treasure hunts and urban escape games — invite visitors to step back in time. At the same time, the lakeside city nurtures imagination with the “Tour du Fantastique”, a new museum space dedicated to fantastical worlds and creative expression, echoing the universe of Tolkien and the works of renowned illustrator John Howe.

Between UNESCO-listed watchmaking heritage, Belle Époque elegance and contemporary creation, the Neuchâtel Region offers a distinctive cultural richness, where the mastery of time meets that of history and imagination.
             
Temporary exhibitions
Art, Exhibition, Hauterive

“The Island of Sand” unveils, through archaeology, a tragic story of slavery, survival and solidarity in the face of the dehumanizing colonial system.

Art, Exhibition, Neuchâtel

Osaze Amadasun turns the MEN park into a vivid portrait of Lagos: 50 works mixing street art and painting reflect the pulse of a booming African metropolis.

Art, Exhibition, Neuchâtel

Giant insects made from recycled musical instruments invite visitors to explore a captivating immersive scenography.

Dive into the fascinating story of the La Sagne Museum and celebrate 100 years in its home – a village adventure of knowledge, dedication and passion.

Art, Exhibition, Neuchâtel

The Suchard-Tobler collection showcases spectacular posters and explores the portrayal of women in early 20th-century advertising.

Art, Exhibition, Le Locle

A new exhibition cycle blends art, design and photography, weaving dialogue, reinterpretation and contemporary poetry to challenge our view of the world.

Art, Exhibition, Neuchâtel

A harbour scene with containers explores the production and transport of goods, while cardboard offices question the models and discourses behind this flow of goods.

Art, Exhibition, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Between fall and flight, the 76th Contemporary Art Biennale explores the world’s vertigo – a poetic and sensory experience at the MBAC.

Guided tours organised by Neuchâtel Tourism

Take a guided tour and discover the history of Le Locle and its unique town planning.

A guided discovery of one of the jewels of the city of Neuchâtel.

Guided tour, La Chaux-de-Fonds

An exciting guided tour of a masterpiece of Art Nouveau.

Guided tour, La Chaux-de-Fonds

A city built by and for the watchmaking industry, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

Guided tour, La Chaux-de-Fonds

With a guide, discover the early works of Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, the future Le Corbusier.

Relive the Belle Époque in Neuchâtel during a guided tour and enjoy some unique experiences!

Guided tour, La Chaux-de-Fonds

The crematorium, stained-glass windows and staircases are to be discovered.

Watchmaking
From CHF 50.- Culture & Museums, Le Locle

The famous Swiss watch brand Zenith opens its doors to you at its factory in Le Locle. A unique experience!

From CHF 190.- Culture & Museums, Le Locle

Take this unique opportunity to discover the world of watchmaking at the Zenith manufacture in Le Locle. A watchmaking and discovery workshop to put yourself in the shoes of a watchmaker.

Culture & Museums, La Chaux-de-Fonds

A fantastic multimedia space dedicated to the Watchmaking town planning.

Watches, Le Locle

Build one's own watch with the help of a watchmaker.

From CHF 1250.- Culture & Museums, Neuchâtel

An exclusive watchmaking experience in the heart of Neuchâtel

Lose yourself in the continuous tick-tock of the "Carillon d'Or".

Slip into the skin of a watchmaker in this introductory workshop.

From CHF 70.- Culture & Museums, Neuchâtel

Dive into the heart of Panerai’s world of watchmaking, where innovation goes hand in hand with precision technology.

Watches, Neuchâtel

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

Neuchâtel Museums
Culture & Museums, Le Locle

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

Culture & Museums, Neuchâtel

In a historic old-town setting, a unique museum invites you to escape: immersive John Howe exhibition, café with a view, shop and workshops for all.

Culture & Museums, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Luminous and white, it`s the first house built by Le Corbusier as an independent architect.

Culture & Museums, La Chaux-de-Fonds

A centre of expertise on biodiversity!

Culture & Museums, Neuchâtel

Discover the pictorial and literary art of Dürrenmatt in a beautiful setting.

Culture & Museums, Travers

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

Culture & Museums, Môtiers

Discover the rich heritage of this mythic beverage.

Culture & Museums, Hauterive

A beautiful setting and exceptional displays immersing you in a distant past.

Culture & Museums, Le Locle

Printmakinf, photography, installation, painting: exhibitions demultiplying points of view.

Culture & Museums, Neuchâtel

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

For the kids
From CHF 10.- Culture & Museums, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Scavenger hunt in the watchmakers’ town and its museums.

Culture & Museums, La Chaux-de-Fonds

A must for animal lovers!

From CHF 10.- Urban visits, Neuchâtel

Book your tickets for an exciting family scavenger hunt! Grab the kids by the hand and follow the clues around the old town of Neuchâtel.

Fun & Adventure, Buttes

A fun trail at La Robella! The ball game invites young and old alike to hike while having fun on a trail dotted with installations made from local wood.

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