Le Landeron and its environment

24 November 2024

Before Le Landeron was founded, another town, Nugerol, was established by the Count of Neuchâtel to defend his county against the nearby bishopric of Basel.

Nugerol was destroyed in the 12th century during a border dispute between the count and the bishop. In 1325, the count began rebuilding the destroyed city on a new site. He chose Le Landeron, between the lakes of Neuchâtel and Biel.

Lake of Biel (Bielersee/lac de Bienne)

The new town was a short distance from the Thielle (Zihl in German) and the Lake of Biel and benefited from the vital river connection between the lakes of Biel and Neuchâtel.

The 19th century marks the beginning of the modern era with freedom of establishment, the change of political institutions with the creation of the canton of Neuchâtel (1815), the development of road and rail links, the first industries, the reclamation of extensive marshes after the first correction of the waters of the Jura (1868-1891), and the development of vegetable growing, agriculture, and viticulture.

The presence of picturesque architectural buildings from past centuries, as well as its natural setting and environment, give Le Landeron its unique charm.

(Source:, Les plus beaux villages de Suisse, www.borghisvizzera.ch)