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The medieval tower, dating from the 10th century, is open to the public. The route includes steep and narrow stairs, making it unsuitable for people with reduced mobility, strollers, or bulky bags. The visit covers the tower’s six levels and lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Visiting Conditions:
– Tickets available only on-site (estimated price: CHF 5.-)
– Check opening hours on-site.
– Maximum capacity: 20 people per hour.
– Minors must be accompanied by a parent or an adult guardian.
– Food and drinks are prohibited.
– Pets are not allowed (except for guide dogs).
– Photography is permitted for personal use only.
– La Tour du Fantastique assumes no liability for accidents resulting from failure to follow safety instructions or inappropriate behavior.
Before Your Visit to the Medieval Tower
The Medieval Tower is a historic site, and access to it may occasionally be temporarily closed for safety reasons. We thank you in advance for your understanding should this situation arise during your visit.
If you are coming specifically to visit the medieval tower, we recommend that you contact us before your visit at info@tourdufantastique.com to ensure that it will be accessible.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy your visit to the Tour du Fantastique!

Café Fantastique opening hours

Access

On foot

Centrally located, 15 min. from SBB station, 12 min. from Place du Port, close to Collégiale Notre-Dame and Château de Neuchâtel.

Journey from SBB station

Route from Place du Port

By public transport:
Line 109 / 106 / 107 from Gare Nord to Place Pury, then continue on foot for 7 min. with a slight climb.

By car:
Blue zone parking lots located nearby.
Pay parking lots:

8-minute walk to the Seyon parking lot

Parking Place Pury 9 min. walk

Port parking lot 11 min. walk

Station parking lot 15 min. walk

Accessibility

Access via the Tour des Prisons public elevator at Rue de l’Évole in the lower part of town.
Rue Jehanne-de-Hochberg, in the upper part of town, is paved.

The exhibition floors, John Howe’s studio, the conference room, the World-Building area, the Café Fantastique and the boutique are accessible by elevator for people with reduced mobility.

The Medieval Tower is not accessible to PRM. There is no PRM parking space. Strollers are not allowed in exhibition areas.

Pets are allowed at Café Fantastique.

We invite you to contact the museum so that we can find the best solution to facilitate your access and welcome you in the best conditions.

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If you have any questions, please contact us at: info@tourdufantastique.com

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