La Chaux-de-Fonds
Switzerland · Neuch�telCH
Municipality in Neuchâtel, Switzerland
La Chaux-de-Fonds is a Swiss city in the canton of Neuchâtel. It is located in the Jura Mountains at an altitude of 992 metres, a few kilometres south of the French border. After Geneva, Lausanne, Biel/Bienne, and Fribourg, it is the fifth-largest city in the Romandie, the French-speaking part of the country, with a population of 36,915.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 37,600
- Coordinates
- 47.100, 6.826
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Elevation
- 997 m
Overview of La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds sits in Neuch�tel, Switzerland and reads as a small town. The headcount is close to 37,600. It sits at about 997 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect culture, family and nightlife to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in La Chaux-de-Fonds
Culture in La Chaux-de-Fonds
(5)On the culture side, La Chaux-de-Fonds offers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Monuments, Museums and Towers. It is a direct read of La Chaux-de-Fonds's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Family in La Chaux-de-Fonds
(2)The family shortlist for La Chaux-de-Fonds: Aquariums and Zoo. All of it is drawn from La Chaux-de-Fonds's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in La Chaux-de-Fonds
(2)La Chaux-de-Fonds records Clubs and Festival under nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what La Chaux-de-Fonds is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in La Chaux-de-Fonds
(2)On the water sports side, La Chaux-de-Fonds offers Diving and Scuba Diving. It is a direct read of La Chaux-de-Fonds's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in La Chaux-de-Fonds
(1)Looking for nature? La Chaux-de-Fonds has Geological Formations. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Shopping in La Chaux-de-Fonds
(1)Shopping lovers get Food. Everything listed here comes from what La Chaux-de-Fonds is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in La Chaux-de-Fonds
(1)Wellness in La Chaux-de-Fonds covers Turkish Baths. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Best time to visit La Chaux-de-Fonds
Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access La Chaux-de-Fonds through a larger town in Neuch�tel; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Zurich.
Similar destinations
Places near La Chaux-de-Fonds that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is La Chaux-de-Fonds known for?
- La Chaux-de-Fonds is mainly a destination for culture, family and nightlife, set in Neuch�tel, Switzerland with around 37,600 inhabitants.
- What can you do in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Monuments, Museums and Towers in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit La Chaux-de-Fonds?
- Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is La Chaux-de-Fonds located?
- Administratively, La Chaux-de-Fonds sits in Neuch�tel, Switzerland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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