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Doubs River
The Doubs meander idyllicly along the Swiss-French border, creating an incredibly beautiful riverscape. In order to make the use of this area sustainable and protective, the Doubs Regional Nature Park was established, now recognized by the federal government as a nature park of national importance. The Jura’s highest waterfall, Saut du Doubs, is particularly impressive; It shows the wild side of the normally calm river. The waterfall can be reached in fifty minutes on foot from Les Brenets train station. Or conveniently by boat with the Lac des Brenets shipping company and a 10-minute walk from the pier.
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Features of Val-de-Travers
Anyone traveling to Val-de-Travers will be surprised at how little-known historical and cultural assets there are to discover in Neuchâtel Jura. On the one hand, absinthe, which has been banned for a long time, has its origins in this mysterious valley. On the other hand, La Presta’s asphalt mines are also located here. The underground passages, which were in operation until 1986, can now be visited every day with guided tours. Afterwards, Café des Mines welcomes its guests with an interesting specialty: asphalt-cooked ham. Don’t worry, some baking paper is placed between the black asphalt and the delicious ham before the ham cooks for a few hours. After this favorite dish, absinthe, with its scents of absinthe, fennel and anise, is just the right nightcap.
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jurassic mountains
The natural amphitheater that forms Creux du Van is familiar to most people and is a symbol of the impressive natural landscapes of the Jura. Switzerland’s Grand Canyon is always worth a visit, but it’s certainly not the only highlight of the mountains in northwestern Switzerland. A trip to Chasseral and the hike on its ridge are also worthwhile. Visible even from afar thanks to its powerful antenna, the striking height is the perfect place to soak up the sun on foggy days, even if it’s “just” with a coffee at the Hotel Chasseral. From its terrace there is a magnificent view of the snow-capped Alpine peaks rising from the sea of fog. For hungry visitors, the menu includes real classics such as the Bernese Platter.
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Romantic coastline on Lake Neuchâtel
The largest lake located entirely in Switzerland, it is characterized by viticulture along its northern shore and Switzerland’s largest marsh area along its southern shore. There are many cities in between, each with its own charm. For example, Yverdon-les-Bains, Estavayer-le-lac and, of course, Neuchâtel itself. It is worth taking a boat tour to discover the diversity of Lake Neuchâtel. For all romantics and connoisseurs, the day can end beautifully on Quai Ostervald, Neuchâtel’s seaside promenade. Sunsets overlooking the endless views of the lake exude a Mediterranean feeling and invite you to surrender to the magic of the here and now.
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The green oasis of Neuchâtel
The romantic Vallon de l’Ermitage valley offers a beautiful contrast to the vast blue of Lake Neuchâtel. It is located just above the city of Neuchâtel and is home to a botanical garden, the Dürrenmatt Center and the Roche de l’Ermitage viewpoint. The green oasis can be reached in just fifteen minutes on foot from the city centre. The journey to the green oasis is particularly beautiful with the La Coudre funicular to the top of Chaumont. From there, the path through time, featuring seventeen sculptures depicting the development of life on Earth, reaches Vallon de l’Ermitage, which offers a continuous panoramic view of the lake within an hour. Once you arrive at the Café de l’Ermitage, we invite you to linger during the summer months.
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pearls of Jura
Besides the enormous Lake Neuchâtel, Jura has many smaller lakes that invite you to explore. First of all, Etang de la Gruère. This pond is located in the middle of a protected high moorland between the towns of Saignelégier and Tramelan. Lake Taillères near La Brévine is just as idyllic. Switzerland’s coldest high valley often has the coldest temperatures in Switzerland in winter, causing the fir-tree-lined lake to freeze repeatedly. The region is also a valuable travel destination during the summer months. Finally, the view of Bonfol pond should also be mentioned here. Three ponds invite you to discover unique flora and fauna at any time of the year or day.
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The craft of watchmakers
Jura is the bastion of watchmaking; This is reason enough for you to spend some time on these arts. Two places in particular stand out: Le Locle and La Chaux-de-Fonds. The urban landscape monitoring industry of these two cities was recognized for its universal value by UNESCO in 2009. The world’s largest watch museum is located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, where a total of more than 4,000 different watches are exhibited, giving a deeper insight into this craft. During the tour of watch manufacturer Zenith in Le Locle, the entire production process of the watch is explained and examined. For a special, although not exactly cheap, experience, you can book a workshop to make your own mechanical watch.
Source : Blick
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