| "When thinking of Switzerland, what first | | | | for that alone. The town, surrounded by |
| comes to mind" Okay, besides yodeling (read | | | | dairy farms and vineyards, has industries |
| about the history of yodeling or listen to | | | | producing wine and decadent gourmet |
| yodeling speaker icon), the Swiss Alps, and | | | | chocolates famous all over the world. |
| watchmakers... Read on to learn about some of | | | | Neuchâtel is also well known for its |
| the many other fascinating festivals, | | | | variety of fondue, Fondue Neuchâteloise. |
| history, and recipes Switzerland is known | | | | |
| for. | | | | During the summer, the streets liven up in |
| | | | September for the Neuchâtel Vintage |
| The town of Neuchâtel is located in | | | | Festival. The Château, built in the 12th |
| western Switzerland, capital of Neuchâtel | | | | century and where the music festival takes |
| Canton, on the Lake of Neuchâtel - the | | | | place, is also worth a visit. The Château |
| country's largest lake. Neuchâtel is | | | | is still in use as the offices of the |
| located in a region affectionately called | | | | cantonal government. The Collegiate Church, |
| "Watch Valley." | | | | built in the 13th century,hosts a two-month |
| | | | festival from July to September offering |
| The town is the capital of watch making and | | | | exhibitions, music, shows, and conferences. |
| would, under other circumstances, be famous | | | | |