Neuchâtel (or Neuenburg) also has some interesting museums: the Dürrenmatt Centre, built by the Ticino star architect Mario Botta, is dedicated to the Swiss author Friedrich Dürrenmatt who lived in Neuchâtel for many years. And then there are the Jacquet-Droz automata from the 18th century at the Art History Museum. The "Laténium" archaeological park which enables visitors to go on a scientific journey through time from prehistoric times to today is also well worth a visit.

Neuchâtel is located in the so-called "Watch Valley" holiday region. As the name suggests, the watch and clock industry plays a major role in this area. The town has an important research centre featuring an observatory which gives the official Swiss time down to the exact split second.

A panorama funicular transports its passengers up the Chaumont (1100 metres above sea level), Neuchâtel's 'house mountain'. Other rewarding excursion destinations include the Vue des Alpes pass crossing set in a hiker's paradise with stunning views, the Val de Tavers with its asphalt mines, walks and cycle rides along the lake and a trip to the Vine and Wine Museum at Boudry Castle. And last but not least, you might want to consider a cruise on board one of the pleasure boats operating on Lakes Neuchâtel, Biel and Murten.

• Old town - castle and collegiate church dating from the 12th century, Hôtel du Peyrou dating from the 18th century and Place des Halles.
  
• Chaumont - Neuchâtel's 'house mountain' (1100 metres above sea level) with a wonderful all-round view of the Bernese Alps, Montblanc Massif and three Jura lakes.
  
• Jacquet-Droz automata collection - selected examples of the world-famous watch and automata production of the 18th century at the Musée d'art et d'histoire (Art and History Museum) Neuchâtel.
  
• Laténium Museum - 50'000 years of local history - modern presentation at the archaeological park and museum.
  
• Cruising on Lake Neuchâtel - biggest lake located completely in Switzerland offering an opportunity to go on a three-lake-cruise.
  
• Papilliorama-Nocturama in Kerzers - a tropical experience world with exotic butterflies and a lot of nocturnal animals.

Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival NIFFF - a key event in the Swiss film calendar (July).
Buskers Festival - buskers liven up the streets of Neuchâtel (August).
International Choral Festival - Festival of amateur choirs at a high level including award ceremony (every other year in August).
Winzerfest (grape harvest festival) - a big traditional festival celebrating the grape harvest featuring a big flower procession (September).

Public Transport: Direct train connections to Neuchâtel.

• Genève-Neuchâtel: 1 hour 20 min.
  
• Lausanne-Neuchâtel: 40 min.
  
• Zurich-Neuchâtel: 1 hour 50 min.
  
• Bâle-Neuchâtel: 1 hour 35 min.
  
• Paris-Neuchâtel (TGV): 3 hours 50 min.

By car: Auto route A5, Geneva - Neuchâtel (128 km)
Auto route A1, Zürich - Bern - Murten (150 km)

Other/Air: Geneva - Cointrin Airport, 1 hour 30 min from Neuchâtel
Zürich - Kloten Airport, 2 hours 20 min from Neuchâtel