The Jura and the Three Lakes Region

15 December 2019

The Lakes of Neuchâtel, Morat and Bienne were very popular in the nineteenth century. Many (English) tourists appreciated the view of the Alps and, after the construction of the railway, the excellent accessibility.

The Grand Hotels are a reminder of the ‘Belle Époque’. The industry (including watchmaking, asphalt, absinthe, tourism, and services) and their favourable location created wealth and prosperity.

The Jura Mountains, the Alps, and the Three Lakes region (Drei-Seen-Land/Pays des Trois-Lacs) made Neuchâtel, Biel/Bienne and Morat/Murten an attractive location for both people and industry.

The Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Mont Blanc and Les Dents du Midi were and are the (far away) witnesses.