Mini-Golf de La Chaux-de-Fonds: 18 holes in a wooded park

An 18-hole course under the trees, right in the heart of the watchmaking city

On rue des Mélèzes, the Mini-Golf de La Chaux-de-Fonds lays out its 18 holes in a green, wooded park of 3,000 m². You play in the shade of tall trees, club in hand, in a quiet, family-friendly setting that's a welcome change from screens. It's a wonderfully simple, accessible and sociable activity, perfect for a late afternoon or a summer evening since the course stays open late. The obstacles have character, including "le Vésuve" and a 17-metre "Long-Drive" that amuse young and old. A real warm-season pleasure, a stone's throw from the centre of the watchmaking city.

What your children will discover

Your children will have fun aiming, gauging their shot and counting points on an 18-hole course designed for the whole family. They discover obstacles with real pep, like "le Vésuve" to get over and the famous 17-metre "Long-Drive" where you have to hit harder. Between holes, they enjoy the green setting and the shade of the trees to catch their breath. And when they feel like moving in a different way, table football and table tennis are available free of charge on site. It's an outing that blends play, the open air and relaxation, ideal as soon as children can hold a club.

What you'll do and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is family-friendly and laid-back. You rent a club and ball, set off on the 18 holes, and take a break at the kiosk-restaurant between rounds. The youngest happily alternate the course with a game of table football or table tennis, free on site. For treats, the kiosk offers grilled food, and the season is punctuated by themed evenings (mussels, raclette, entertainment). As the park stays open late in the evening, you can extend the round in the cool, a real plus on hot summer evenings. It's the kind of place you come to play and stay for the pleasure of being there.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from around 5-6 years old, playable as a family with the youngest accompanied; the atmosphere also appeals to groups and during evenings.
• Duration: allow around 45 to 90 minutes for the 18 holes, depending on the children's age and how busy it is.
• Booking and price: rates are not published, check the official website; for a group or a themed evening, it's best to contact the minigolf in advance.
• Pram accessibility: to be confirmed on site.
• Transport: rue des Mélèzes, accessible from the La Chaux-de-Fonds CFF station; parking availability to be confirmed.
• What to bring: a cap and sunscreen in fine weather; something to nibble on, even though a kiosk-restaurant is on site.
• Best season: the warm season, from April to mid-September.

Tips from parents

• Make the most of the late opening (until midnight) to come in the evening in summer, when it's cooler.
• Alternate the course with table football and table tennis, free of charge, to revive the youngest's energy.
• In rainy weather, call before coming to check that the minigolf is open.
• Combine the round with a meal at the kiosk: grilled food and themed evenings (mussels, raclette) punctuate the season.
• Check the current season's rates on the official website before setting off.

Useful information

• Address: Rue des Mélèzes 14, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
• Official website: https://www.mini-golf-cdf.ch
• Phone: 032 913 17 85 (call before coming in rainy weather)
• Hours: open 7 days a week from 11 am to midnight, from April to mid-September
• Access: rue des Mélèzes, from the La Chaux-de-Fonds CFF station; parking availability to be confirmed

Looking for other courses? Also discover the Minigolf de Bellerive in Lausanne and the Minigolf du Lignon in Vernier, or all our activities in La Chaux-de-Fonds. 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 the very embodiment of a simple, successful summer outing: a game accessible to all, a restful wooded park right in the heart of the watchmaking city, obstacles with character like "le Vésuve" and the 17-metre "Long-Drive", and plenty to extend the fun with table football, table tennis and a friendly kiosk. With its late opening, it's also a great idea for an evening with family or friends.

In a nutshell

An 18-hole minigolf in a wooded park in La Chaux-de-Fonds, open late in the evening from April to mid-September, for family rounds all summer long.