Jeanjaquet Castle, castle in Cressier, Switzerland

Jeanjaquet Castle is a castle in the municipality of Cressier, in the Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Jeanjaquet Castle was built in medieval times as a stronghold for local lords seeking to protect their territories and people. Over the centuries, repairs and modifications were made, yet many original features remain, reflecting its long role as a symbol of local authority and regional guardianship.

Jeanjaquet Castle stands in the municipality of Cressier in the Canton of Neuchâtel and is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The name appears in German as Schloss Jeanjaquet and in French as Château Jeanjaquet, reflecting the bilingual canton where it sits.

The castle is easily reached by a short walk from the town center of Neuchâtel, though the gentle uphill path requires modest effort. Access is generally possible year-round since the grounds remain open, making it straightforward to explore at your own pace whenever you visit.

Adjacent to the castle stands the old Church of St. Martin, situated about 800 meters away on a higher hilltop and built in Gothic style around 1457. Local belief suggests an even older place of worship may have occupied this spot when Christianity first arrived in the region centuries earlier.