Neuchâtel Region, land of watchmakers

Clock-making museum Château des Monts. © Guillaume Perret

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.

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Clock-making museum Château des Monts. © Guillaume Perret

Introduction to watchmaking, "The Apprentices of Time"

Watches, Le Locle

In Le Locle, watchmaking is part of everyday life. But how much do we really know about the people and craftsmanship behind each watch?

Introduction to watchmaking, "Le Centre Horloger"

Watches, Neuchâtel

What makes a mechanical watch tick? How can tiny components measure time with such precision?

Make your own watch, "Le Centre Horloger"

Watches, Neuchâtel

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

Introduction to watchmaking, "Le monde est carré"

Watches, Le Locle

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

Make your own watch, BA111OD: the history behind the watch

From CHF 1175.- Culture & Museums, Neuchâtel

An exclusive watchmaking experience in the heart of Neuchâtel

Visit to Clock workshop Au Carillon d’Or

Watches, Auvernier

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

Enjoy a unique watchmaking experience

Trip Idea, Le Locle

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

Assemble Your Own Watch – Schneider & Co Workshop

Watches, La Chaux-de-Fonds

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

Make your own watch, "The apprentices of Time"

Watches, Le Locle

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

Guided tour of the Panerai watch manufacture

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.

Rural and craft museum

Culture & Museums, La Chaux-de-Fonds

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

The Jaquet-Droz Automata

Culture & Museums, Neuchâtel

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

Clock-making Museum

Culture & Museums, Le Locle

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

International Watchmaking Museum

Culture & Museums, La Chaux-de-Fonds

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

Regional Museum of Val-de-Travers - Mascarons Museum

Culture & Museums, Môtiers

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