The Neuchatel Castle is now home to the Neuchatel cantonal legislative offices, the cantonal law…read morecourts (hold hearings here), and other administrative offices. Between 1st April and 30th September, the castle is open for free guided tours. Guided tours leave from the main entrance at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm on weekdays and 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm on Saturdays and at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm on Sundays and public holidays. The guided tour takes you through several of the legislative and court rooms, knights room, and offices. The tour guide was extremely informative and friendly, probably one of the best tour guides I have had. The inside of the castle was definitely worth seeing. There are some beautiful art pieces and historic Neuchatel Clocks on display within some of the rooms.

The Prison Tower claimed to be the oldest building in Neuchâtel with foundations dating back to the…read more10th century. The Prison tower can be found at the base of the Neuchatel castle and is definitely worth a stop for anyone touring the area. Inside the tower as you climb the steep wooden stairs up you will find two two wooden cells that were used until 1848 (couldn't believe how tiny they were!). Once you reach the top, you will find a fantastic view of the city, lake, and surrounding mountains. For only 2 chf entrance free it is definitely worth a visit for the view. The entrance is automated, and there are no humans manning the gate. The tower closes at 6pm. You have to feed the machine exactly 2 CHF in coins, no more, no less. If you don't give it exact change, the door won't open, and you won't get your coins back. We were 10 cents short, and it wouldn't give us back our money, we had to run to a nearby store to get 10 cents to feed into the machine in order for it to let us in. It was quite frustrating. Also, there is a large turnstile gate and a door. It is not the door that you enter it is the claw like turnstile. After you feed the machine 2 chf there is no sound or indication that the door has been released, you just go through. Then the next person is free to feed the machine money. Other than the frustrating entrance turnstile, I enjoyed the view awaiting me at the top.

This has always been one of my favorite local landmarks when visiting Belfort. This statue was…read moredesigned by Architect and Sculptor, Frederic Bartholdi, same architect who designed the Statue of Liberty in New York City.

From the owner: Symbolique 22 mètres de long pour 11 de hauteur. Le monument qui identifie la ville de Belfort à…read moretravers la métropole est visible tout au long de l'année au pied du château. Bartholdi, son créateur, l'a dédié à la bravoure de la jeune cité, après trois sièges en moins d'un siècle dont le plus célèbre, celui de 1870, a permis à la ville de ne pas être rattachée à la Prusse comme le reste de l'Alsace.

Every time I come to France to visit my relatives, I always stop here. It never disappoints! The…read moreviews are great as well. Who knew that the Lion of Belfort statue was designed by the same sculptor and architect, Frederic Bartholdi, who designed the Statue of Liberty in New YorkCity?

From the owner: Une visite incontournable C'est l'origine même de Belfort qui est renfermée dans les murs de ce…read morechâteau. De la tour des Bourgeois à la citadelle aujourd'hui transformée en musées, le château est incontournable lors de toute visite de la Cité du Lion. La balade à travers ses fossés extérieurs permet également de bénéficier d'un très beau point de vue de Belfort et de ses environs.Visites en été par l'association étudiante des guides du château.

You can enter the castle for free. Upon crossing the stone bridge and entering the castle gate you…read moreare immediately transported to a peaceful garden like courtyard. You can freely explore the courtyard and enjoy the peaceful setting on a bench. Take the time to climb the wooden stairs and peep through the loopholes of the castle wall to enjoy some views over the town. The castle is also home to the Vitromusee Stained Glass Museum and the town Préfecture (local government offices). For CHF 10 you can enter the Stained glass museum for an interesting look at the evolution of Stained glass across the centuries.