The Region
The Three Lakes region spans approximately 900 hectares across the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Biel/Bienne, and Lake Morat/Murten, creating a unique transitional landscape between French- and German-speaking Switzerland. This distinctive bilingual geography shapes both the culture and the wine identity of the region, where Alpine freshness meets lakeside moderation and old-world winemaking traditions endure alongside contemporary innovation.
What Makes Three Lakes Wine Special
The Three Lakes region is home to one of Switzerland's most iconic wines: Œil-de-Perdrix, the legendary pale rosé made from Pinot Noir. Literally "eye of the partridge," this delicate wine was born here and remains the signature expression of regional winemaking. Equally celebrated is Neuchâtel Non Filtré, the cloudy, just-fermented Chasselas released every January—a cult tradition that brings winemakers and enthusiasts together. The cool, lake-moderated climate produces wines of remarkable brightness and expressive aromatics.
Key Wine Areas
Neuchâtel remains the historic heart, known for elegant Chasselas and the Pinot Noirs that become Œil-de-Perdrix. Along Lake Biel, the villages of Twann and Ligerz produce wines of remarkable finesse, while Erlach and the shared Vully vineyards (bordered with Vaud) round out this geographically diverse region.
The Räbewäg Vineyard Trail
The Räbewäg is one of Switzerland's most celebrated wine walks, stretching between Twann and Ligerz along the dramatic cliffs above Lake Biel. For 2026, the trail experience is enhanced by Räbewäg Wybar, a pop-up vineyard bar operating every Sunday from May through June, serving wines directly from trail-side vineyards.
Open Wine Cellars 2026
In the Neuchâtel sector, 37 participating winegrowers will open their cellars on 8–9 May 2026, inviting visitors to taste current and reserve wines, meet winemakers, and experience the working heart of the region's wine culture.
