The canton of Neuchâtel is located in Romandy, the western part of Switzerland, it is also located in the Jura mountainous region.
To its northeast it borders the canton of Bern, to the northwest France (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté).
Lake Neuchâtel lies southeast of the canton, while the canton of Vaud is southwest of the canton of Neuchâtel.
The canton lies in the central area of the Jura Mountains.
Lake Neuchâtel drains the lands in the south, whilst the River Doubs drains the northern areas.

The canton is commonly divided into three regions.
The viticultural region is located along the lake.
Its name derives from the many vineyards found there.
The region called Les Vallées lies further north.
The two largest valleys of the canton of Neuchâtel lie in this region: the Ruz Valley and the Val de Travers.
Both valleys lie at about 700 m (2,297 ft).
The highest region of the canton, however, is the Neuchâtelois Mountains at 900 m (2,953 ft) to 1,065 m (3,494 ft).
This region is made up of a long valley home to La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle and La Brévine.
The canton of Neuchâtel is located in Romandy, the western part of Switzerland, it is also located in the Jura mountainous region. To its northeast it borders the canton of Bern, to the northwest France (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté). Lake Neuchâtel lies southeast of the canton, while the canton of Vaud is southwest of the canton of Neuchâtel. The canton lies in the central area of the Jura Mountains. Lake Neuchâtel drains the lands in the south, whilst the River Doubs drains the northern areas.
The canton is commonly divided into three regions. The viticultural region is located along the lake. Its name derives from the many vineyards found there. The region called Les Vallées lies further north. The two largest valleys of the canton of Neuchâtel lie in this region: the Ruz Valley and the Val de Travers. Both valleys lie at about 700 m (2,297 ft). The highest region of the canton, however, is the Neuchâtelois Mountains at 900 m (2,953 ft) to 1,065 m (3,494 ft). This region is made up of a long valley home to La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle and La Brévine.
Canton of Neuchâtel