The Jardin Botanique de Neuchâtel sits above the town in the Vallon de l'Ermitage, combining landscaped grounds, greenhouses, and collections focused on regional and global plant life. It is a quiet, well-kept place to step out of the old town and into the Jura foothill landscape without leaving Neuchâtel itself.
The garden works well with a walk up from the centre or as a pause before continuing into the surrounding trails. It is especially appealing in spring and early summer, but the greenhouses and educational displays give it value even when the outdoor beds are between seasons.