Territory capital · Switzerland
Delémont
Spend half a day in Delémont for the castle, museum and Wenger factory; add a full day if you want a relaxed walk and meals.
Delémont, capital of the canton of Jura, offers a compact historic centre with an 18th‑century Prince‑Bishops' Castle, the Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoire, and the Wenger knife factory. Train connections make it a quick stop on a Western Switzerland itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold)
- Airports
- EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) · Zurich (ZRH) · Geneva (GVA)
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Switzerland ↗Switzerland is in the Schengen area but not the EU: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Switzerland ↗Switzerland is outside the EU customs area: allowances on meat, alcohol and tobacco are strict and checked at borders.
- Switzerland ↗Motorways need a vignette (sticker or e-vignette) before you drive on them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Delémont117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Delémont, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF).Switzerland-wide
- SIM or eSIMSwisscom, Sunrise and Salt sell prepaid SIMs (ID needed); Swisscom covers the most mountain terrain.Switzerland-wide
- Tap waterTap and fountain water is excellent.Switzerland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.Switzerland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/J. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Switzerland-wide
- SafetyDelémont is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded bars near Rue du 23 juin.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost CHF 1–2 (≈ US$2–3); restaurants and department stores are free for customers.Switzerland-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 144 ambulance · 118 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Saturday in small towns and all day Sunday, except stations and airports.Switzerland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBSL EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (Nearest large airport; ICN train from Basel SBB to Delémont, about 30 min (check)).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; the train station sits near the castle.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFr. 4–5
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryFr. 6/4
- Budget bedYouth hostel dorm, a night, per personCHF 31 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedChez Nanou double, a night, per roomCHF 130 (≈ US$170)
- High-end bedChez Nanou double, a night, per roomCHF 180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 80 (≈ US$100) · Mid CHF 120 (≈ US$150) · High CHF 180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BSL EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (Nearest large airport; ICN train from Basel SBB to Delémont, about 30 min (check)) · ZRH Zurich Airport (Train to Basel or Biel, then change for Delémont; about 2 h door to door (check)) · GVA Geneva Airport (Longer rail run via Biel or Olten; about 3 h (check))
Map of Delémont
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Delémont
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Saint-Ursanne · 15 km straight line
- Porrentruy · 21 km straight line
- Solothurn · 23 km straight line
- Biel · 27 km straight line
- Basel · 28 km straight line
- Saint-Louis · 29 km straight line
- Liestal · 32 km straight line
- Weil am Rhein · 32 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (13 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Delémont: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; the train station sits near the castle. Use hourly regional trains for nearby towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Saint‑Ursanne
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Train from Delémont, 15 min
Medieval village with well‑preserved streets.
Basel
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
ICN train, 30 min
Large city; consider only if you have extra time.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Youth hostel Delémont
Dormitory from Fr. 31, close to the station.
Chez Nanou (Soulce)
Boutique guesthouse 12 km (7.5 mi) away; good for a quiet night.Boutique guesthouse 7.5 mi (12 km) away; good for a quiet night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Fr. 80–100
- Mid
- Fr. 120–160
- High
- Fr. 180+
Trip budget
| Youth hostel dorm1 × 1 night × CHF 31 | CHF 31 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CHF 80 | CHF 80 |
| Regional train Delémont‑Basel round‑trip1 × CHF 25 · check | CHF 25 |
| Museum entry1 × CHF 4 · Fr. 6/4 | CHF 4 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CHF 14 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 154 per person per day, bed included | CHF 154≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | Fr. 4–5 |
| Museum entry | Fr. 6/4 |
| Regional train ticket | Fr. 15–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum opening hours are limited (Tue‑Fri 14:00‑17:00, Sat‑Sun 11:00‑18:00); check before visiting.Museum opening hours are limited (Tue‑Fri 2:00 PM‑5:00 PM, Sat‑Sun 11:00 AM‑6:00 PM); check before visiting.
- Factory tours run only on the first Wednesday of each month for individuals; book ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 118
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Ambulance144
- Fire118
Embassy
US consulate in Basel; Swiss embassy in Bern.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Delémont → Basel (ICN): about Fr. 25, 30 min
- Delémont → Saint‑Ursanne: about Fr. 5, 15 min
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Merci — Thank you (Merci)
- C’est combien? — How much is it? (C’est combien?)
- Où est la gare? — Where is the train station? (Où est la gare?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Delémont. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Basel for museums and Rhine promenade.
- Combine with a day in Biel for the historic old town.
Sources
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