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Overview of Jura Region (Jura)
Jura Region (Jura) is located in the Jura region of Switzerland, with its prefectural capital at Delémont. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Historic Altstadt / Old Town, Panoramic mountain & lake views, Marked SwitzerlandMobility hiking trails, Local heritage museum.
How to get to Jura Region
Connected via hourly SBB CFF FFS rail and PostBus services; fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. Use our SBB CFF FFS & Panoramic Alpine Railways Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Jura
When visiting cities across Jura, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Cheese fondue
- Raclette
- Rösti
- Bircher muesli
- Swiss artisanal chocolate
Best time to visit Jura
Best time to visit Jura: Jun–Sep (summer trails), Dec–Mar (winter sports).
All 5 cities & municipalities in Jura Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delémont Delémont (BFS 6711) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 12,566 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Moutier Moutier (BFS 6831) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 7,721 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Haute-Sorne Haute-Sorne (BFS 6729) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 7,071 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Porrentruy Porrentruy (BFS 6800) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 6,563 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Courrendlin Courrendlin (BFS 6708) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 3,552 | Regional km² | City guide → |