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HOTELS

Hotel Beaulac ****

Located on the harbour of Neuchâtel, Hotel Beaulac is just a two minute walk from the historic city centre. The majority of the 90 rooms and suites, with their contemporary decor, have an impressive view over the lake and the Swiss Alps.

The hotel Beaulac can be reached from the railway station by taking the Funambule (very short metro ride) inside the railway station (one way ticket price: Frs. 1) followed by a five minute walk. It can also be reached by the buses 7, 9a and 9b from the bus stop Blaise-Cendrars (north exit of the railway station). Get off the bus after circa 5 minutes at the bus stop St-Honoré and walk 5 minutes

Contact information:Hotel Beaulac

Esplanade Léopold-Robert 2

2000 Neuchâtel

T +41(0)32 723 11 11

F +41(0)32 725 60 35

Hotel Alpes & Lac***

Overlooking the rooftops of the old town of Neuchâtel, the Alpes & Lac hotel offers a splendid view. Close to the railway station, it combines the charm of a freestone building dating back to 1872 with a contemporary chic of interior decoration.

In 10 minutes walking distance from the venue, or a short metro ride with the Funambule (inside the railway station) followed by a5 minute walk, or by bus (7, 9a/b) from the bus stop Blaise-Cendrars (north exit of the railway station). Get off the bus after circa 5 minutes at the bus stop St-Honoré and walk 5 minutes.

Contact information:Hotel Alpes & Lac

Place de la Gare 2

2000 Neuchâtel

T +41 32 723 19 19

F +41 32 723 19 20

Hotel des Arts***

Close to the town-centre and the lake, at the Hotel des Arts, renovated in early 2002, you will enjoy the warm surroundings decorated with colourful paintings & sculptures.

5 minutes walking distance from the venue (Hotel Beaulac)

The hotel des Arts can be reached from the railway station by taking the Funambule (very short metro ride) inside the railway station (one way ticket price: Frs. 1) followed by a two minute walk.

Contact information:Hotel des Arts

Rue Pourtalès 3

Case postale 1772

2001 Neuchâtel

+41 (0) 32 727 61 61

+41 (0) 32 727 61 62

Hotel Touring au Lac***

The Hotel Touring au Lac is situated next to the old port, only 2 minutes away from the city centre and 5 minutes walking distance from the venue (Hotel Beaulac)

The train station can be reached in 10 minutes on foot. It can also be reached by the buses 7, 9a and 9b from the bus stop Blaise-Cendrars (north exit of the railway station). Get off the bus after circa 5 minutes at the bus stop St-Honoré and walk 2 minutes.

Contact information:Hotel Touring au Lac

Place Numa-Droz 1

CH-2001 Neuchâtel

+41 32 725 55 01

+41 32 725 82 43

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Access by train / plane: The three international airports of Switzerland are Zurich, Geneva and Basel-Mulhouse. The easiest way to get from these airports to Neuchâtel is by train. Information on train connections can be found on the internet: The approximate travel times are as follows:

From Zurich International Airportto Neuchâtel:2:00 hours

Geneva International AirporttoNeuchâtel:1:30 hours

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouseto Neuchâtel:2:00 hours

PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN NEUCHÂTEL

12.The centre of Neuchâtel can be visited easily on foot. In addition a tight bus network exists. Public transport tickets can be bought directly at the stations of the Funambule or at the ticket machines at the bus stops, see tnneuchatel.chfor the map and timetable of public transport in Neuchâtel (French only).

V.FURTHER INFORMATION

General Information:

The following websites provide more general information about Neuchâtel and the Swiss Federal Statistical Office:

  • The Neuchâtel region: a brief portrait: Assets, geography, economy, key figures, etc. on the official homepage of the canton of Neuchâtel.
  • Neuchâtel tourisme:
  • Swiss Federal Statistical Office:

Sightseeing:

Latenium.chPark and Archaeological Museum of Neuchâtel. The Laténium exhibits 50,000 years of prehistory and history in original settings. More than one hundred archaeological sites buried underground and under the waters of the lake have been exposed in the last few years, covering a period stretching from Neanderthal man to the Middle Ages.

Dürrenmatt Center Exhibition and research center dedicatedto the famous Swiss author Friedrich Dürrenmatt.