Knowledge & culture

Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel

Literature and art in dialogue

Did you know that Friedrich Dürrenmatt was not only a renowned writer but also a talented painter? Or that the German-speaking Swiss lived in Neuchâtel for almost 40 years and also died there? You can find out all this and much more at the Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel.

Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1921–1990) became world-famous through his plays. Throughout his life, he painted and drew with great passion. "Writing was his profession, painting his passion". The Centre Dürrenmatt allows you to get to know this lesser-known facet of the artist and presents his paintings in dialogue with his literary work.

Combine your visit to Neuchâtel with a trip to the local mountain, Chaumont. From here, you can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the Three Lakes Region and the Bernese Alps.

Opening times Today (Sunday) open

Mon–Tues closed
Wed–Sun 11.00–17.00 hours

Subject to change without prior notice

Rates

CHF 8.00 Adults
CHF 5.00 Concession*
CHF 5.00 Groups of 10 or more

*Concessions: children, Students, apprentices, unemployed, AHV/IV recipients

Free entry:

Members of ACDN, employees of NB and BAK, Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen card, Neuchâtel Tourist Card, KulturLegi Caritas, members of VMS, ICOM, VKKS, Neuchâtel Museum Pass, Culture GA Travelcard

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration.

BLS suggestion

Combine your visit to Neuchâtel with a trip to the local mountain Chaumont. From the top, you can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the Three-Lakes region and the Bernese Alps.

How to get there

Travel comfortably by train to Neuchâtel. From the station, either walk north for 1.1 km (20 minutes) or take bus 106 towards Vallon de l’Ermitage or bus 109 towards Trois-Chênes (two stops), then walk 600 m (10 minutes) through the Botanical Garden.