Région Littoral district, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Places to visit near Ins

Ins is a town in Région Littoral district, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, home to about 2,826 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums and 8 churches. The must-see places are Erlach Castle (5 km), La Tène (8 km) and Schlossberg Castle (9 km).

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Ins, Neuchâtel
Ins, Région Littoral district, Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ins at a glance

Location
Région Littoral district, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Population
about 2,826
Coordinates
47.0058° N, 7.1061° E
Places within 50 km
76 (76 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Ins

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Forts & heritage near Ins

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ins. The closest is Erlach Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ins

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ins. The closest is Chaumont (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Chaumont · viewpoint · Région Littoral · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Mont Soleil · viewpoint · Val-de-Ruz Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mont Dar - Vue des Alpes · viewpoint · Val-de-Ruz Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • La Tourne · viewpoint · Région Littoral · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Tablettes · viewpoint · Région Littoral · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Grand Sommartel · viewpoint · Région Montagnes · ~34 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ins

56 museums within 100 km of Ins. The closest is Laténium (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ins

29 churches within 100 km of Ins. The closest is Collégiale (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ins

7 caves within 100 km of Ins. The closest is Grotte de Cottencher (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ins

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ins. The closest is Lac des Taillères (51 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ins

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ins
  2. 5 km Erlach Castle · heritage site, Région Littoral
  3. 3 km Schlossberg Castle · heritage site, Région Littoral
  4. 6 km Château Jeanjaquet · heritage site, Région Littoral
  5. 8 km Laténium · museum, Région Littoral
  6. 5 km La Tène · heritage site, Région Littoral
  7. 8 km Back to Ins

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How to reach Ins

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ins by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2699Erlach Castle (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1374Chaumont (14 km)
    Museums1856Laténium (13 km)
    Churches829Collégiale (17 km)
    Other attractions49Villa Fallet (31 km)
    Caves37Grotte de Cottencher (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Lac des Taillères (51 km)
    Parks25Bois du Petit-Château (30 km)
    Treks13Le Chaux-de-Fonds Grenier - Le Chaux-de-Fonds (29 km)
    Waterfalls13Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Lac de Remoray (86 km)

    Ins: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ins?

    Erlach Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), La Tène (heritage site, about 8 km), Schlossberg Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Château Jeanjaquet (heritage site, about 10 km), Laténium (museum, about 13 km), Chaumont (viewpoint, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ins?

    76 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 8 churches, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ins?

    Erlach Castle, about 5 km by road; La Tène (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ins?

    Chaumont, about 14 km by road; Mont Soleil (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ins?

    Laténium, about 13 km by road; Musée D'art Et D'histoire (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ins?

    Start in Ins, visit Erlach Castle, then Schlossberg Castle, then Château Jeanjaquet, then Laténium, then La Tène, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ins?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Ins

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ins’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ins on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.