Neuchâtel Observatory

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The Neuchâtel Observatory is an astronomical observatory funded by the Public Economy Department of the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It is located in the city of Neuchâtel and was founded in 1858. The first director was the 71 year old German astronomer Adolphe Hirsche. ()

Local name: Observatoire cantonal de Neuchâtel Established: 1858 (166 years ago)Coordinates: 47°0'1"N, 6°57'14"E

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NeuchâtelSwitzerland

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Neuchâtel Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade de la Maladière, Laténium, Centre Dürrenmatt, Le Jardin Botanique.

0.6 miSW
Outdoor activities, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Stade de la Maladière, Neuchatel
15 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, the Stade de la Maladière stands as a modern testament to the region's deep-seated passion for sports. This contemporary sports venue, primarily used for football, is the home ground of Neuchâtel Xamax FCS...
0.9 miNE
Archaeology museum and discovery park
Laténium, Neuchatel
24 min walk • Nestled on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, the Laténium stands as a beacon of ancient history and archeological splendor. As the largest archaeological museum in the country, the Laténium offers a deep dive into 50,000 years of human heritage...
0.8 miW
Museum, Art museum
Centre Dürrenmatt, Neuchatel
21 min walk • Perched above the city of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, the Centre Dürrenmatt is a museum dedicated to the Swiss author and painter Friedrich Dürrenmatt. Known for his works of literature which often weave intricate plots with philosophical insights, Dürrenmatt also had...
0.8 miW
47°0'6"N • 6°56'15"E
Le Jardin Botanique, Neuchatel
20 min walk • Climbing
0.9 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of Art and History, Neuchatel
24 min walk • The musée d'art et d'histoire is a museum in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Among its exhibits are the Jaquet-Droz automata. The collections of paintings include works of Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
1.2 miSW
46°59'34"N • 6°55'51"E
Natural History Museum, Neuchatel
31 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.4 miNE
Art gallery, Museum
Venus of Monruz
11 min walk • The Venus of Monruz is a Venus figurine of the late Upper Paleolithic, or the beginning Epipaleolithic, dating to the end of the Magdalenian, some 11,000 years ago. It is a black jet pendant in the shape of a stylized human body, measuring 18 mm in height.
1.1 miSW
46°59'29"N • 6°56'7"E
Galerie C, Neuchatel
28 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
1.2 miSW
46°59'24"N • 6°55'57"E
Quai Osterwald, Neuchatel
32 min walk • Square
0.8 miSW
Universities and schools
University of Neuchâtel, Neuchatel
22 min walk • The University of Neuchâtel is a French-speaking university based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The university has four faculties and more than a dozen institutes, including arts and human sciences, natural sciences, law and economics.