Jura Attractions
To the west of Delémont a hilly region extends towards the French frontier. An interesting route into the Ajoie takes in the renowned medieval small town of St-Ursanne and Porrentruy. Heading southwest one comes to the scenic Franches Montagnes before reaching the town of Saignelégier, famous for its horse breeding. There are other interesting excursions into the wildly romantic Jura, southwest towards Lake Geneva.
Cornol - Radio Museum, Switzerland
(Near Delemont)
The Cornol Radio Museum has more than 600 rare radios and telegraphs including a Crystal receiver from the 1920's. The beginning of television is also represented.
Les Genevez - Rural Jurassien Museum, Switzerland
(Near Delemont)
The Rural Jurassien Museum in Les Genevez is a historical recreation including furniture, tools, machines and agricultural implements.
Passwang Pass Road and Summit
The Passwang Road runs from the Birse Valley to the Lüssel Valley between the Aare and Rhine Rivers.
The Passwang Summit (1,204m/3,950ft) is near the north end of the road. You have to climb the last part by foot but the fabulous views of the Basel Jura, the Alsace Plain, the Vorges, the Black Forest, the Solothurn Jura and the Bernese Alps make the trip well worth it.
The Passwang Summit (1,204m/3,950ft) is near the north end of the road. You have to climb the last part by foot but the fabulous views of the Basel Jura, the Alsace Plain, the Vorges, the Black Forest, the Solothurn Jura and the Bernese Alps make the trip well worth it.
