Step behind the scenes of the watchmaking world and enjoy unique experiences: discover the inner workings of watch manufactures, learn traditional watchmaking skills, create your own watch, meet passionate craftspeople, or explore the region’s watchmaking heritage through guided tours and immersive discovery trails. Extend the experience with a stay dedicated to the world of watchmaking.
Become a watchmaker

Step into the shoes of a watchmaker during an introductory workshop.

Bring a mechanical watch to life in a micromechanics workshop in Le Locle

Case, dial, hands, strap… create your watch according to your personal preferences, then assemble it with the guidance and expert advice of a professional.

From CHF 1175.- Culture & Museums, Neuchâtel

An exclusive watchmaking experience in the heart of Neuchâtel

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Museums dedicated to watchmaking
Culture & Museums, Le Locle

The secrets of time nestled in a magic place: the Château des Monts

This patrician mansion, rebuilt in the mid-18th century, takes its name from the sculpted masks (mascarons) that adorn the keystones above its windows.

Culture & Museums, La Chaux-de-Fonds

The biggest museum specialised in clock-making in the world: 4,000 exhibits to see!

Culture & Museums, Neuchâtel

Little prodigies dating from 18th century, testimonies of the genius of a family of clockmakers.

Culture & Museums, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Go back in time to the life of clock-making peasants in the Neuchâtel Jura.

UNESCO World Heritage

Watchmaking town planning

A fascinating world to discover at the pace of a watch.



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Events related to watchmaking
Festivity, Festival, La Chaux-de-Fonds

This gathering of watchmaking enthusiasts is a delight for keen collectors.

Art, Exhibition, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle et St-Imier

Discover the passion behind the art of watchmaking right at the production sites.

Step into the shoes of a watchmaker during an introductory workshop.



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