Neuchâtel District

The District de Neuchâtel ( German district of Neuchâtel ) is a district of the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.

Languages

Official language of the canton of Neuchâtel and the region is French, only Thielle / Zihlbrücke is bilingual (French - German ).

Economy

The Neuchâtel region is known worldwide for its watch industry. These and the related areas of precision and micro mechanics are promoted by the canton. The Institut de Micromécanique the University of Neuchâtel is unique worldwide.

The neuenburgische economic development program is further geared to locate renowned international companies and corporations in the canton.

Tourism

The most interesting tourist attraction in the Neuchâtel region is Lake Neuchâtel. In addition, the medieval wine villages with their antique shops and wine bars are always happy Visited.

Interesting buildings

• Schloss Neuenburg (French Château de Neuchâtel ) - castle and seat of the cantonal government
• University of Neuchâtel
• Medieval town of Le Landeron

Museums

• Muséum d' histoire naturelle de Neuchâtel
• Musée d' Ethnography of Neuchâtel
• Rousseau Hall (French Salle Rousseau, in the University Library of Neuchâtel )
• Musée d' art et d' histoire
• Laténium ( archaeological museum, amusement park )
• City Museum of Le Landeron

Gastronomy

Written records for Neuchâtel white wine existed from the first time in the year 998, as Rudolph of Burgundy gave the abbey of Bevaix Burgundian vineyards. Both Neuchâtel and Saint -Blaise, Cressier and Le Landeron have their own AOC wines.

The dry white wines get along particularly well with freshwater fish from the lake, as well as cheese, fruits or meats, the red Pinot Noir wines contrast with red meat, game, poultry or lamb.

History

See Neuchâtel (city) and Neuchâtel (Canton ).

Communities

As of January 1, 2009

Changes in the community inventory

Communities by 1929

Communities by 1965

Communities by 2008

• 2009: Merger Epagnier and Thielle -Wavre → La Tène