Conference

Flying

Neuchâtel does not have a commercial airport, but it does have very good train links to the following Swiss airports :

• Geneva (take the IC5 direct to Neuchâtel from the airport – c.90 mins)
• Zurich (take the IC5 direct to Neuchâtel from the airport – c.100 mins)
• Basel (take a shuttle bus to Basel central, and then an indirect train with a change in either Olten or Bien/Biel – c.110 mins).

Train

We strongly encourage those travelling within Europe to consider travelling to Switzerland by train.

• We would recommend booking your tickets via the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) website or mobile app. The website (in English) can be found here: https://www.sbb.ch/en 

Hotels

Below is a list of three hotels (listed roughly from cheapest to most expensive) located within easy reach of the university and the central railway station:

• Hotel des Arts www.hoteldesarts.ch
• Hotel Touring  www.touringaulac.ch
• Hotel Alpes et Lac – https://www.alpesetlac.ch/

More information on alternative hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, apartments and hostels in Neuchâtel can be found on Booking.com, Tripadvisor.com, and the AirBnB app. 

As part of your hotel booking you will be issued with a ‘tourist card’ which grants you free use of local public transport, plus other benefits.

Groceries:

The university is very close to a local Coop supermarket in the Maladière shopping centre. While the Coop supermarket can be found in the lower levels, the upper level of the shopping centre features Coop’s very own restaurant that serves a really wide range of hot and cold food.

Those staying in the centre of town can use the local Migros store (on Rue de l’Hôpital) for groceries.

Market:

You find a range of local produce at the market that runs in Place des Halles evey Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 6am-1pm. More information can be found here: https://www.j3l.ch/en/P45276/things-to-do/food-drink/regional-products/neuchatel-market

Restaurants:

There are a wide range of bars and restaurants within walking distance of each other in the city centre (take, for example, the connection between Place Pury and Rue de Seyon). You will also find a number of places to eat and drink along the marina (on the Quai du Port).

Neuchâtel’s Features

Neuchâtel is a beautiful city. The university itself is located on the shore of Lake Neuchâtel. Participants will have the opportunity to take in some spectacular views of the lake as they take their coffee, lunch, and apéro breaks. We also encourage participants to spend some time in city’s centre, to take in the sights of medieval churches and its famous castle.

Most places in Neuchâtel are within easy walking distance. Those who are less mobile will be happy to find that bus services in the city are frequent and well connected.

Tourist Card

Those of you staying in hotels in Neuchâtel will be entitled to a Neuchâtel Tourist Card. Please be sure to ask for the card at reception when you check in and keep the card on you during your stay. This card will enable you to use public transport for free. It will also entitle you to access a variety of local musuems and attractions in the surrounding area. Please do try to make use of this resource, if you have the time!

• Further details can be found here: https://www.j3l.ch/en/Z10779/neuchatel-tourist-card