Castle
Neuchâtel Castle
🇨🇭 Switzerland · 10th century
Neuchâtel Castle is a castle in the municipality of Neuchâtel of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
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Neuchâtel Castle ranks #1,858 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #12 of the 200 mapped in Switzerland. Founded c. 950, it is older than 93% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 129 atlas entries founded in the 10th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 2,064 times in the last 60 days, more than 67% of the atlas. 11 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Bern, 40 km away. See how Switzerland compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Neuchâtel Castle?
Neuchâtel Castle stands in Switzerland, at 46.99213°, 6.92672°.
When was Neuchâtel Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to c. 950. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Neuchâtel Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,858 of 7,738 worldwide, and #12 in Switzerland. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Neuchâtel Castle?
Castle and its Fortifications, about 3 km away.
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