Val-de-Travers
A journey between myth and reality – nature, culture and absinthe
On a journey through Val-de-Travers, you will discover the diversity of this region. During a day-long excursion, you can immerse yourself in cultural treasures, wonder at the unspoilt nature or enjoy countless kilometres of cross-country skiing pistes. Anyone who enjoys hiking can explore Val-de-Travers in winter with snowshoes. Not least, there are a host of regional specialities that guarantee a culinary finale. Probably the most famous is absinthe, also known as the green fairy. BLS takes you to various excursion destinations.
Offer
Having arrived in the pretty village of Môtiers in the heart of Val-de-Travers, you can discover the Absinthe House and learn all of the Green Fairy’s secrets through an interactive exhibition and tastings of local absinthes. When booked in advance, you can also enjoy a cooking workshop. If you still have time, walk into the village to visit some of its many other museums (only open on weekends).
If you want to discover all that Val-de-Travers has to offer, we suggest you stay overnight in a hotel, B&B or on a campsite – there are plenty of options across the valley. This will enable you to take an additional excursion to the Creux du Van or La Robella amusement park, or to explore one of the stunning hiking trails.
Find out more about the wide variety of attractions on offer in Val-de-Travers at: www.myvaldetravers.ch
Opening times Available on 01.11.2023
The Absinthe House
Mon Closed
Tue–Sat 10.00–18.00 hours
Sun 10.00–17.00 hours
Company holidays: from 1 January to 28 February
Asphalt Mines – guided Tours
1 April to 1 November
daily 10.30 14.00 hours
Additional guided tours in July and August:
daily at 12.00 and 16.00 hours
2 November to 31 March
daily 14.00 hours
Monday to Friday by reservation until 11.00 in the morning
Saturday and Sunday without reservation
Café des Mines
1 April to 1 November
Fri–Sun 09.30–17.00 Hours
2 November to 31 March
Sat /Sun 11.00–16.30 hours
Subject to change without prior notice
Rates
Asphalt Mines
- CHF 21.00 Adults
- CHF 17.50 Students, trainees
- CHF 15.00 Children (aged 6-15.99)
- CHF 60.00 Students, trainees (2 adults + 2-3 children)
Asphalt Mines groups from 9 people
- CHF 17.50 Adults
- CHF 14.50 Students, trainees
- CHF 11.00 Children (aged 6-15.99)
- CHF 150.00 Mini-group max. 8 people
Absinthe House
Entry Exhibition |
+ 1 tasting |
+ 3 tastings |
|
Adults | CHF 12.00 | CHF 17.00 | CHF 19.00 |
Reduced (AHV, AI, apprentice, students) | CHF 10.00 | CHF 15.00 | CHF 17.00 |
Children (6 - 18 years) | CHF 5.00 | ||
Family (2. child for free) | CHF 25.00 | CHF 35.00 | CHF 39.00 |
Groups (from 10 persons) | |||
Adults | CHF 9.00 | CHF 14.00 | CHF 16.00 |
Children | CHF 3.00 | ||
Guided Torus | CHF 100.00 flat rate + group rate |
Additional fares and personalised offers are available at www.myvaldetravers.ch
Combined offers (exhibition entry + 1 or 3 tastings) are also available.
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration.
Children
- Interactive adventure trail in the asphalt mines and in Môtiers
- Indoor swimming pool in Couvet and outdoor swimming pool in Boveresse
- La Robella Amusement Park
Food and drink
Suggestion BLS
How to get there
Asphalt Mines
Travel comfortably by train via Neuchâtel to La Presta Mines d'asphalte. From here, it is only 5 minutes on foot to the Asphalt Mines.
- Timetable & tickets La Presta Mines d'asphalte
The Absinthe House
Travel comfortably by train via Neuchâtel to Môtiers.
- Timetable & tickets Môtiers
Location
Contact
- Destination Val-de-Travers
- +41 32 864 90 66
- Val-de-Travers www.myvaldetravers.ch