Chaumont Panoramic Funicular Railway

There are three funicular railways in Neuchâtel to travel from the lake to the station (Expo 2002), from the Old Town to Le Plan and that of the La Coudre to Chaumont stretch.

Chaumont funicular helps visitors to Climbs 1171 metres in a few minutes. A traditional century-old viewing tower overlooks the three lakes of the country as far as the Alps besides the mountain station.

Chaumont Railway is the perfect ride to see Neuchâtel from above. A complete change of journey in 13 minute ride on the funicular takes visitors up 570 meters. The high ropes park by the mountain station also an additional attraction.

Altitude: 1171m

Accessibility:

From the Neuchâtel railway station on foot (2 km) or with the trolley-bus (no. 107) from the north exit to the Le Coudre city district, funicular rail to Chaumont

View: 

Over Lake Neuchâtel, west-side of the Swiss Mittelland and Swiss Alps, on a clear day as far as Mont Blanc

Attractions: 

Leuchtturm viewing tower, earth theme path back to Neuchâtel, Adventure Park in the trees, playground, picnic site

Culinary aspects:

 Petit Hotel: 

Restaurant with panoramic views, extra funicular rail trips

Overnight stays:

 Petit Hotel: 5 charming rooms

Groups: 

Petit Hotel: Seminar rooms for up to 15 people

Winter: 

The funicular railway travels year-round, winter hikes, alpine snowshoe tours to Les Savagnières

Special comments:

 Highland hike to the Chasseral

General information

Time required

2 to 4 hours (half day)

Suitable for children with age

0 to 5 years, 6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, 14+ years 

(Children, Families, Groups, Individual, Couples)

Weather

Outdoor

Category

Urban, Nature, Relax

PRICES

Prices per person (one-way)

Adults                    : CHF 4.20

Children                :  CHF 2.20

(between 6 and 16 years old), half fare travelcard

ON SITE

• Accessibility

• • •  Free parking
    •  Pets allowed
    •  Accessible by public transport
    •  Suitable for families

• Activities

• • •  On-site catering
    •  Animations for children
    •  Playground

• Services

• •  Credit/debit card accepted
  •  Picnic area available
  •  WC

ACCESS

Public transport   :    SBB Timetable

• Directions               :  Google Maps

GOOD TO KNOW

• The Funicular is at a standstill until 21 April 2021. A bus service has been set up to replace it
• Panoramic tower (CHF 1.-/pers. open from 6 am to 10 pm) and play area at the top.