Le Locle

Le Locle is a municipality in the Neuchâtel region of Switzerland nestled within the Jura Mountains. The settlement combines urban areas with farmland and forests, surrounded by rolling terrain near La Chaux-de-Fonds.

The municipality was first mentioned in historical records during the 14th century, indicating the area was already inhabited. An important development came later with the granting of privileges that recognized early settlers as free landowners and shaped community rights.

The Protestant Church of Mary Magdalene shapes the town center with its distinctive 16th-century tower. Religious life remains visible in how the building anchors the community and draws people together.

The town with postal code 2400 is easily accessible and connects the central region with neighboring areas. Its location in the Jura Mountains provides good conditions for walking and exploring the surrounding landscape.

The municipality carries a strong watchmaking heritage that shaped the region's economic history and continues to define local identity. This craft tradition remains visible in how residents relate to precision and quality.

Location: Canton of Neuchâtel

Elevation above the sea: 971 m

Part of: La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning

Shares border with: Les Planchettes, La Chaux-de-Fonds, La Sagne, Les Ponts-de-Martel, La Chaux-du-Milieu, Le Cerneux-Péquignot, Villers-le-Lac

Website: https://lelocle.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.05559,6.74545

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:18