City Center Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel is the capital city of the Swiss canton of the same name. It has a population of about 31,500 permanent residents. The town stands directly above Lake Neuchâtel, and immediately below the peaks of the Jura mountain range. Like many towns in this region, Neuchâtel is famous for its watchmakers, who have used the town as a base of operations since the 18th century. Today, the town continues its tradition of technical innovation with the many high-tech industries that make their home there. At the same time, visitors to Neuchâtel are struck by the picturesque appearance of its Old Town.