La Chaux-de-Fonds is a city and the administrative center of the La Chaux-de-Fonds municipality in the Neuchâtel canton in Switzerland. La Chaux-de-Fonds is also a winter sports resort in the Jura Mountains located at an altitude of about 1km. The mountain city of La Chaux-de-Fonds was inhabited almost 10,000 years ago, but the first colonization was made in the 14th century. Then La Chaux-de-Fonds was an agricultural area. In the mid-16th century in the city was built the first church and at the end of the century La Chaux-de-Fonds became an important trading region located at the crossroad between Neuchâtel and Franche-Comté. But the period of industrial growth began in La Chaux-de-Fonds in the 18th century with the developing of the watch-making and lace industries. Even today the economy of La Chaux-de-Fonds is mainly based on the industry and watch-making. Here operate such famous companies as Cartier, Girard-Perregaux, TAG Heuer, Corum, Breitling, Juvenia, the British Masters, Movado, Ulysse Nardin, Invicta, Gallet, Bell & Ross and others.

La Chaux-de-Fonds with the population of about 38,000 people is placed in the list of World Heritage by UNESCO as a watch-making region. Here tourists can visit the popular International Museum of Watch Making. La Chaux-de-Fonds has a developed transportation system including mainly trolleybuses and its own Les Eplatures Airport.

In addition to the world heritage and long history La Chaux-de-Fonds can offer tourists a wide range of vacation rentals. You can always book accommodation in the Neuenburg region as well as all its cities as La Chaux-de-Fonds or Neuchâtel. The most popular and luxurious hotels here are Beau Rivage Hotel, Hotel Palafitte, Grand Hôtel Les Endroits La Chaux-de-Fonds, Hotel Athmos La Chaux-de-Fonds and others. In addition La Chaux-de-Fonds offers such services as secured parkings, restaurants, bars, indoor pools, wireless internet and satellite TVs.


Hotels La Chaux-de-Fonds
Chez Gilles La Chaux-de-Fonds Chez Gilles La Chaux-de-Fonds  
Chez Gilles La Chaux-de-Fonds, Rue du 1er Mars 7, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds , Switzerland
Availiable rooms in Chez Gilles La Chaux-de-Fonds. Book Chez Gilles La Chaux-de-Fonds online. Our Chez Gilles hotel restaurant is situated right in the town centre by a small park and offers you a unique cosy atmosphere and delicious local cuis...
from 120.00 CHF per night
Hotel Club La Chaux-de-Fonds Hotel Club La Chaux-de-Fonds  
Hotel Club La Chaux-de-Fonds, Rue du Parc 71, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Availiable rooms in Hotel Club La Chaux-de-Fonds. Book Hotel Club La Chaux-de-Fonds online. Situated in tranquil surroundings, 3 minutes' walk from the railway station of La Chaux-de-Fonds, the Hotel Club features a Japanese restaurant and a ...
from 110.00 CHF per night
Hotel Athmos La Chaux-de-Fonds Hotel Athmos La Chaux-de-Fonds  
Hotel Athmos La Chaux-de-Fonds, Avenue Léopold-Robert 45, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds , Switzerland
Availiable rooms in Hotel Athmos La Chaux-de-Fonds. Book Hotel Athmos La Chaux-de-Fonds online. The 4-star Hotel Athmos combines traditional charm and modern comfort right in the city centre of La Chaux-de-Fonds, just a 3-minute walk from the tra...
from 135.00 CHF per night
Grand Hôtel Les Endroits La Chaux-de-Fonds Grand Hôtel Les Endroits La Chaux-de-Fonds  
Grand Hôtel Les Endroits La Chaux-de-Fonds, Boulevard des Endroits 94-96, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds , Switzerland
Availiable rooms in Grand Hôtel Les Endroits La Chaux-de-Fonds. Book Grand Hôtel Les Endroits La Chaux-de-Fonds online. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, 5 minutes by car from the centre of La Chaux-de-Fonds, the Grand Hotel Les Endroits offers you
from 192.00 CHF per night
Hôtel Du Moulin La Chaux-de-Fonds Hôtel Du Moulin La Chaux-de-Fonds  
Hôtel Du Moulin La Chaux-de-Fonds, Rue De La Serre 130, 2300 La Chaux-De-Fonds, Switzerland
Availiable rooms in Hôtel Du Moulin La Chaux-de-Fonds. Book Hôtel Du Moulin La Chaux-de-Fonds online. Cozy familial hotel, situated 5 minutes away from the train station. Terrace in summer. Private parking facility for cars and bicycles. Local wines an...
from 85.00 CHF per night

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