12 excursions in Western Switzerland
worth up to € 300 included
(Note: all experiences as far as in operation)
Boat trip Neuenburg - Yverdon-les-Bains
Enjoy a boat trip across Lake Neuchâtel to Yverdon-les-Bains. Explore the beautiful town centre with its Savoy castle and take a detour to the menhirs of Clendy, the Stonehenge of Switzerland (free travel on LNM boats).
Operating hours:
12.04. - 20.10.2024
Here you will find more detailed information on the seasonal timetables
Boat trip Neuenburg - St. Peterinsel
Take the boat from Neuchâtel through the 70-90 m wide and 8.5 km long Zihl Canal onto Lake Biel. Stop in the natural paradise on St. Peter's Island and visit the former monastery (free travel on LNM boats).
Operating hours:
12.04. - 20.10.2024
Here you will find more detailed information on the seasonal timetables
Watch museum La Chaux-de-Fonds
From the sundial to magnificent pocket and travelling watches to the atomic clock, this museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds illustrates the history of timekeeping with 4000 exhibits (one entrance fee).
Operating hours:
all year round
Boat trip Neuenburg - Murten
Lake Murten is the smallest of the three Jura lakes and is connected to Lake Neuchâtel by the Broye Canal. During the boat trip, you pass the vineyards of Mont Vully before reaching the pretty Zähringen town of Murten (free travel on LNM boats).
Operating hours:
12.04. - 20.10.2024
Here you will find more detailed information on the seasonal timetables
Doubs waterfall
Les Brenets is the starting point for a boat trip on the Lac des Brenets, which was created after a landslide by damming the river Doubs. It leads along sheer rock faces to the 27-metre-high waterfall "Saut du Doubs" (Round trip).
Operating hours:
29.03. - 31.10.2024
Here you will find more detailed information on the seasonal timetables
Laténium
Immerse yourself in the past in a wonderful setting. In Hauterive, a three-hectare park with replicas of pile-dwelling settlements awaits you (one entrance fee).
Operating hours:
all year round
Unterground mills
The underground mills in Le Locle are a unique industrial heritage site located 23 metres underground. Discover these cave mills, which were built to harness water power (one entrance fee).
Operating hours:
all year round
Chaumont
The funicular from La Coudre takes you up to Neuchâtel's local mountain. From the observation tower you have a fantastic view over the Three Lakes Region to the Alps (free ride).
Operating hours:
all year round
Absinth Museum
The Absinthe Museum in Môtiers in the Val de Travers provides insights into the eventful history of the "Green Fairy" and its secrets. Immerse yourself in the history and significance of absinthe (one entry fee).
Operating hours:
all year round
La Robella
Float up to the La Robella plateau in the middle of an unspoilt natural landscape on the chairlift and enjoy the magnificent panorama (one ascent and one descent).
Operating hours:
20.04. - 20.10.2024
Viticulture museum Boudry
Visit the magnificent Boudry Castle, flagship of the Neuchâtel vineyards, with a viticultural museum including an enoteca and a wine library (one entrance fee).
Operating hours:
all year round
Castle Valangin
Visit Valangin Castle with its striking medieval tower and beautiful knights' hall. In the furnished rooms you can feel the spirit of bygone times (one entrance fee).
Operating hours:
01.03.-31.10.2024
The stated operating hours are without guarantee. Please note that mountain railways and shipping companies may suspend all or part of their operations in the event of bad weather, low water or due to revision, disruptions or unforeseen events.
Price examples of the individual excursions (approximate; exchange rate: 1 CHF = 1 EUR)
| Boat trip Neuenburg - Yverdon-les-Bains | Neuenburg - Yverdon-les-Bains - Neuenburg | € 69 |
| Boat trip Neuenburg - St. Petersinsel - Biel | Neuenburg - St. Petersinsel - Biel - Neuenburg | € 64 |
| Watch museum La Chaux-de-Fonds | One entry | € 15 |
| Absinth Museum | One entry | € 12 |
| Boat trip Neuenburg - Murten | Neuenburg - Murten - Neuenburg | € 52 |
| Doubs waterfall | Les Brenets - Doubs Wasserfall - Les Brenets | € 15 |
| Laténium | One entry | € 9 |
| Underground mills | One entry | € 14 |
| Chaumont | La Coudre - Chaumont - La Coudre | € 8 |
| La Robella | Buttes - La Robella - Buttes | € 12 |
| Viticultur museum Boudry | One entry | € 7 |
| Castle Valangin | One entry | € 8 |