From the shop
Bring the Green Fairy home
The Val-de-Travers absinthes you tasted at the bar, delivered to your door.
MÔTIERS, VAL-DE-TRAVERS
The birthplace of absinthe, in the Val‑de‑Travers
Two floors, a botanical garden, and a bar that is also the shop. Thirty-five minutes by car from Neuchâtel — or thirty-eight by direct train.
Prices (CHF)
Rates 2026
| Ticket | Museum entry | + 1× 3 cl | + 3× 1 cl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 15.00 | 22.00 | 25.00 |
| Reduced students, AVS/AI | 12.00 | 19.00 | 22.00 |
| Local resident Val-de-Travers | 12.00 | 19.00 | 22.00 |
| Child up to 16 years | Free | Not available | Not available |
| Adult group from 10 people | 12.00 | 19.00 | 22.00 |
| Supplements | |||
| Guided tour per group, max. 20 people | + 100.00 | + 100.00 | + 100.00 |
| Audioguide per person, in FR, EN, DE and IT | + 5.00 | + 5.00 | + 5.00 |
with an absinthe tasting
Free entry — members of the Foundation.
Payment — cash and bank cards are accepted at the museum reception.
Tickets — a ticket gives access to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, for one entry.
Opening hours
March to December
- Tuesday to Saturday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Monday
- Closed
January and February
- Tuesday to Friday
- 14:00 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 16:00
- Sunday and Monday
- Closed
Please note — the museum is closed on 24, 25 and 31 December.
Guided tours can be arranged for groups all year round, on reservation, including outside opening hours.
Four passes already cover your entry
Free entry
Free entry
Free entry
On your own, or together
Come as a group
Guided visits for groups can be arranged all year round, including outside opening hours.
See the optionsBefore you come
Coming with reduced mobility?
The exhibition runs over three floors. Get in touch before your visit and we will tell you what to expect.
Contact usChildren are welcome
A discovery booklet and games for children.
Access and contact
Find us
Getting here
- By train from Neuchâtel, stop at “Môtiers”, then a short walk.
- By car, about 35 minutes from Neuchâtel and 48 from Yverdon. Parking is available opposite the museum.
- Coaches have a dedicated private space.
Address
Grande Rue 10
2112 Môtiers
Switzerland
General information
