Things to see and do Saignelégier

The Fondation Les Cerlatez, created in 1993 and located 3 km from Saignelégier, develops activities in the field of information, research and protection on the theme of wetlands and in particular on peat bogs. You will discover the particularities of the peat bogs which, in Switzerland, began at the end of the ice age, 12,000 years ago. You can also visit the Maison de la réserve naturelle de l'étang de la Gruère, the vivarium and the small botanical garden.

Beer lovers will be familiar with Torpille, Salamandre, Mandragore and Meule from this Jura-based craft brewery. If you feel like it, you can visit the brewery and, of course, take part in a tasting of these top-fermented beers, brewed according to ancestral recipes of master brewers. Fermented a second time in the bottle, they are neither filtered nor pasteurized, to preserve their aroma and finesse.

Saignelégier, a charming Swiss town in the canton of Jura, has a tourist office to welcome visitors. Even on public holidays, the office is open from 9am to 1:30pm. The Saignelégier tourist office is an ideal starting point for discovering the Jura region and its surrounding destinations.

It's a funny name for a funny cheese. Yet this hand-held mini-meule is one of Switzerland's finest cheeses. The flavors of Monk's Head's semi-hard paste are revealed by the caressing cut of the girolle. The tool transforms the slices into small, creamy shavings that are deliciously savored. The history and originality of this cheese, a Jura speciality and PDO, from its manufacture to its tasting, can be discovered at the cheese dairy.

Located in Saignelégier, Switzerland, Etang de la Gruère is a nature reserve offering magnificent scenery and a peaceful atmosphere. Surrounded by wooded pastures, this peat bog pond is home to flora and fauna that are rare in Switzerland, and characteristic of the Siberian tundra. It also bears witness to the region's climate history over the last 12,000 years. Visitors can stroll along the trails and observe the plants and animals typical of the high marshes. We recommend taking a break at the Cerlatez nature center, where thematic exhibits provide a better understanding of the peat bog. Hiking enthusiasts can also extend their visit to the La Chaux-des-Breuleux peat bog, another high moor of national importance. L'Etang de la Gruère can be reached by train to Saignelégier, then by bus to the Les Cerlatez stop, or on foot.