Minigolf La Canebière in Neuchâtel: 18 holes by the lake

A minigolf right at the lake's edge, on the Neuchâtel quaysides

It's hard to find a more pleasant setting for a minigolf in Neuchâtel. La Canebière welcomes you in the open air, right on the quaysides, with the lake as a backdrop and the city just behind. You play through the 18 holes at a leisurely pace, catch your breath between holes while watching the boats, and enjoy the sun. The course is floodlit, which lets you extend the round at the end of the day as the light fades. And since everything happens at the water's edge, you can easily combine the outing with a stroll along the quayside promenade or a detour via the harbour.

What your children will discover

Minigolf is the perfect game for families: you don't need to know how to play to have fun. Your children discover an 18-hole open-air course, with concrete lanes that call for a little precision and a lot of patience. They learn to aim, to gauge their shot, to count their points and to wait their turn. It's a gentle activity, where the youngest progress at their own pace while the older ones go for the hole in one. A good chance to play together without a screen, outdoors, by the lake.

What you'll do and the atmosphere on site

You come here to have a good time, with no pressure. The atmosphere is family-friendly and relaxed: you play, you laugh at missed shots, you do the course again if you enjoyed it. An adjoining bar-kiosk, "La Canebière", lets you take a break for a drink or an ice cream between two holes, and WiFi is available on site. Children's activities are also offered at certain times. In short, you can easily spend an hour or two here, settling quietly by the water once the round is over.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from 4 years old, accompanied. Minigolf suits the whole family.
• Duration: allow around 45 to 90 minutes for the course, plus time for a break.
• Price: child from around CHF 6.–; exact rates to be confirmed on site or on the official website.
• Pram accessibility: yes, the site is wheelchair-accessible, so easy with a pram.
• Transport: on the Neuchâtel quaysides, close to the CFF station, served by public transport; paid parking nearby.
• What to bring: a cap and sunscreen on sunny days, the course is in the open air.
• Best season: seasonal opening, from spring to autumn; exact dates to be confirmed.

Tips from parents

• Come in the late afternoon in hot weather: the course is floodlit, so you can play later when it's milder.
• Bring water and a hat for the children, the site is exposed to the sun by the lake.
• Make the most of the "La Canebière" bar-kiosk for an ice cream or drink break midway through the round.
• Carry on with a stroll along the quayside promenade or a turn towards the harbour: the setting is perfect for it.
• Before setting off, check the hours and rates on the official website, as they vary by season.

Useful information

• Address: Quai Robert-Comtesse 4, 2000 Neuchâtel
• Official website: http://minigolf-ne.ch
• Phone: 079 823 97 90
• Hours: hours vary by season, to be confirmed on the official website.
• Access: on the Neuchâtel quaysides, close to the CFF station, served by public transport; paid parking nearby. Toilets on site.

Looking for other courses? Also discover the Minigolf de Bellerive in Lausanne and the Minigolf du Lignon in Vernier, not forgetting the Minigolf d'Ouchettaz in Villeneuve, or all our activities in Neuchâtel. And to compare all the courses in the region, check out our guide Minigolf in French-speaking Switzerland.

Why we recommend it

Because it's a simple, affordable outing that appeals to all ages, in one of the city's most beautiful settings. The La Canebière minigolf ticks every box for a great family afternoon: the open air, a game accessible to young and old, a kiosk for a break, and the lake right next door to extend the fun with a stroll.

In a nutshell

An open-air 18-hole minigolf on the Neuchâtel quaysides, by the lake, ideal for a laid-back family outing from spring to autumn.