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

Visit to Clock workshop Au Carillon d’Or

Watches, Auvernier

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

Introduction to watchmaking, "Le monde est carré"

Watches, Le Locle

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

Introduction to watchmaking, Chronometry workshop by Zenith

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.

Guided visit of the Zenith watch factory

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!

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.

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, BA111OD: the history behind the watch

From CHF 1175.- Culture & Museums, Neuchâtel

An exclusive watchmaking experience in the heart of Neuchâtel

Enjoy a unique watchmaking experience

Trip Idea, Le Locle

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

Make your own watch, "The apprentices of Time"

Watches, Le Locle

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

Make your own watch, "Le Centre Horloger"

Watches, Neuchâtel

Build your own watch, a unique experience.

The Jaquet-Droz Automata

Culture & Museums, Neuchâtel

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

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.

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.