Canton of Neuchâtel, Canton in western Switzerland
Canton of Neuchâtel sits in western Switzerland and stretches from the lake shore to the Jura mountain range. The area covers six districts with varied landscapes from waterfront to mountain hills.
This territory developed as a distinct region from 1034 under Count Ulrich of Fenis and later became a principality under Prussian rule. The transition to a republic occurred in 1848 when the monarchical form of government was abandoned.
French is the main language spoken across this region, which forms part of Romandy and maintains close ties to French-speaking culture. Local place names, street signs and public life reflect this linguistic identity.
The area can be reached by several main roads and rail connections that link its larger towns to the rest of Switzerland. Administration is divided across six districts, making it easier to handle local matters in different parts.
This area was once the only monarchy within the Swiss Confederation and turned into a republic in 1848. The political change happened without armed conflict and transformed the governmental structure completely.
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Creux du Van
7.3 km
University of Neuchâtel
11.9 km
Chasseral
26.8 km
Saut du Doubs
12.7 km
Venus of Monruz
13.7 kmGrotte du Bichon
19.4 km
Aventicum
23.2 km
La Tène
18.3 km
Villa Fallet
13.8 km
Villa Schwob
13.2 km
Neuchâtel Castle
10.9 km
Domdidier
22.5 km
Villa Jeanneret-Perret
13.9 km
Collégiale de Neuchâtel
10.9 km
Barrage du Châtelot
13.4 km
Gorges de l'Areuse
4.3 km
Grotte-chapelle de Remonot
21.4 km
Laténium
14.5 km
La Presta
11.3 km
Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel
11.8 km
Neuchâtel Observatory
13 km
Abbaye de Montbenoît
24.4 km
Avenches amphitheatre
22.8 km
International Museum of Horology
13.5 km
Frog museum
15.7 km
Gorges du Doubs
12.5 km
Former charterhouse La Lance
14.3 km
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