Saint-Ursanne

Saint-Ursanne is a small village located on the Doubs river in Canton Jura, Switzerland. Saint-Ursanne is noted for the its highly picturesque old town located in a peaceful rural area.

Understand

🌍 Tourist office, Place Roger Schaffter, ☎ +41 32 432 41 90, e-mail: info@juratourisme.ch. Hours vary seasonally, check on the website first. (updated Jun 2017)

Get in

Saint-Ursanne is serviced by train from Delémont. The station is 10-15 minutes walk from the old town.

Get around

Saint-Ursanne is small enough to walk around and see the sights easily.

See

The most famous feature of Saint-Ursanne is its town centre with many buildings dating back from the middle ages. The town is quite small and there is a walking map available from the tourist office, which will bring you around to see all the sights.

🌍 Collegiate Church. Part of this church and its cloister date back to the 10th century. (updated Jul 2017)
🌍 Hermitage of Ursicinus. This is dedicated to the hermit Ursicinus who is said to have lived here in the 6th century. A monastery was built in his name and that is also where the town got its name from. (updated Jul 2017)

Do

Hike, or bike along the river or through the hills.

Canoe down the river Doubs.

Trout Fishing

Les Médiévales. The medieval festival takes place in Saint-Ursanne every other year (odd years) during the second weekend in July. Fr. 18/12 depending on the day. (updated Jun 2017)

Buy

Eat

🌍 Hôtel du Boeuf, Rue du 23-Juin 60, ☎ +41 32 461 31 49. Try the locally caught trout. (updated Mar 2017)

Drink

Sleep

🌍 La Couronne, Rue du 23-Juin 3, ☎ +41 32 461 35 67. Fr. 75/80 with/without bathroom. (updated Feb 2017)

Go next

Delémont
Porrentruy
Basel

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