La Chaux-de-Fonds, the traditional watchmaking town, is the highest town in Europe and lies 1,000 metres above sea level. It is also recognised for the three world-famous personalities who used to live here: the architect Le Corbusier, the automobile pioneer Chevrolet, and the writer Blaise Cendrars.

La Chaux-de-Fonds is also seen as a cultural and sporting centre. In summer, the region attracts mainly hikers and bikers, while winter is the season for cross-country skiers, who have 400 kilometres of prepared cross-country ski runs at their disposal.

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Address:
Neuchâtel
La Chaux-de-Fonds
Switzerland

Visitor Information


Telephone Number: 41 (0)32 889 68 95
Fax: 41 (0)32 889 62 97
Website: http://www.neuchateltourisme.ch
Email: info.cdf@ne.ch
Transportation: Take the train from Neuchatel or Glovelier (JU) via Saignelegier.
The details, dates, and prices mentioned here were accurate at the time of publication.

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