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Overview of Neuchatel Region (Neuchâtel)
Neuchatel Region (Neuchâtel) is located in the Neuchatel region of Switzerland, with its prefectural capital at Neuchâtel. 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 Neuchatel 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 Neuchatel
When visiting cities across Neuchatel, 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 Neuchatel
Best time to visit Neuchatel: Jun–Sep (summer trails), Dec–Mar (winter sports).
All 11 cities & municipalities in Neuchatel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuchâtel Neuchâtel (BFS 6458) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 44,588 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds La Chaux-de-Fonds (BFS 6421) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 37,494 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Val-de-Ruz Val-de-Ruz (BFS 6487) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 17,017 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Laténa Laténa (BFS 6513) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 11,698 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Le Locle Le Locle (BFS 6436) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 11,132 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Val-de-Travers Val-de-Travers (BFS 6512) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 10,667 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Milvignes Milvignes (BFS 6416) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 8,995 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| La Grande Béroche La Grande Béroche (BFS 6417) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 8,795 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Boudry Boudry (BFS 6404) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 6,237 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Cortaillod Cortaillod (BFS 6408) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,746 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Le Landeron Le Landeron (BFS 6455) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,607 | Regional km² | City guide → |