Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel, Arts centre on the hillside of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel is a modern arts centre in an elevated position above the city, designed by architect Mario Botta. The building houses paintings, manuscripts, and other artistic works in carefully arranged exhibition spaces.
An artist and playwright lived at this location from 1952 until his death in 1990, creating works in German in this French-speaking region. The centre was later established to preserve his artistic legacy and make it accessible to the public.
The rooms display works by an artist and writer who was active in this region. Visitors can engage with paintings and texts that reflect thinking and creativity from the 20th century.
The site is best visited on weekdays, with extended hours on weekends. Plan for at least two hours to explore the exhibitions and the building itself.
The building was constructed over the original residence, preserving the personal study as a walkable room visitors can enter. From the terrace, people look out over the lake toward snow-capped mountains.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
1.1 km
Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Neuchâtel
823 m
Hôtel de Ville
1.1 km
Le Palais du Peyrou
840 m
Funiculaire Écluse – Plan
977 m
Funambule funicular
650 m
Natural history museum of Neuchâtel
1 km
Jardin Botanique de l'Ermitage
137 m
LNM
1.2 km
Neuchâtel Herbarium
844 m
Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel
8 m
Maison du Concert
1.2 km
École supérieure de commerce, Neuchâtel
903 m
Independence monument
1 km
Institut suisse pour la conservation de la photographie
1 km
Grande Rochette
652 m
Bibliothèque des Pasteurs de Neuchâtel
714 m
Jeunes-Rives
1.1 km
Fontaine du Neubourg
1.1 km
Fontaine de la place de l'Hôtel de Ville de Neuchâtel
1.1 km
Fontaine de la rue des Moulins
1.2 km
École normale de Neuchâtel
768 m
Banque de dépôts et de gestion
943 m
Galeries de l'histoire, Neuchâtel
815 m
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (collection)
1.1 km
Maison de Montmollin
1.1 km
Petite Rochette
853 m
Parc des Bercles
1.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes