Major city · Switzerland
Saint-Ursanne
Spend a half‑day to explore the medieval centre; add a night if you want riverside lodging.
Saint-Ursanne is a compact medieval village on the Doubs river in Canton Jura. The historic centre and riverside walk fit in 4–5 hours; a night lets you enjoy dinner and a quiet night at La Couronne.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited services)
- Airports
- BSL · ZRH
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Saint-Ursanne117 ▾
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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 Saint-Ursanne, 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
- SafetySaint‑Ursanne is a quiet village; standard precautions apply – keep valuables secure and watch mountain weather if hiking.
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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 (About 1.5 h by train via Delémont; check connections).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; the tourist office provides a map of the historic loop.
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 (About 1.5 h by train via Delémont; check connections) · ZRH Zurich Airport (About 2 h by train via Delémont; check connections)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Ursanne: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 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 village is walkable; the tourist office provides a map of the historic loop.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Delémont
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min total
SBB regional train from Delémont, about 10 min ride, 5‑min walk to centre
Regional hub with shops and museums.
Porrentruy
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
SBB train via Delémont, about 30 min total travel
Another historic Jura town with a castle.
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.
La Couronne
Hotel in the old town; CHF 75 / 80 per night with/without bathroom (check).
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
- CHF 50–80 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- CHF 80–120 (≈ US$100–150) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel La Couronne2 × 3 nights × CHF 80 | CHF 480 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × CHF 50 | CHF 300 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 130 per person per day, bed included | CHF 780≈ US$1,000 |
CHF 75–80 per night; price range reflects bathroom option
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | CHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Trout dish at Hôtel du Boeuf | CHF 18–25 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Hotel night La Couronnecheck bathroom option | CHF 75–80 (≈ US$95–100) |
| Train ticket Delémont → Saint‑Ursannecheck | CHF 12–15 (≈ US$15–19) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train from Delémont to Saint‑Ursanne runs hourly; check seasonal timetables.
- Opening hours of the tourist office and attractions vary seasonally; verify before arrival.
- Les Médiévales festival occurs only in odd‑year July weekends; check dates.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 118
- Rega Air‑Rescue
- 1414
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Ambulance144
- Fire118
- Rega Air‑Rescue1414
Embassy
Swiss police and emergency numbers apply; nearest consulates are in Basel and Geneva.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Delémont → Saint‑Ursanne (return): about CHF 12–15 (≈ US$15–19) per person, 15 min train (check)
- Canoe rental on Doubs (half‑day): about CHF 30 (≈ US$40) per person (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Merci — Thank you (Merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (C’est combien)
- Puis‑je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (Puis‑je payer par carte)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (Où sont les toilettes)
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 Saint-Ursanne. 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 Nov–Mar (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at La Couronne for riverside dinner.
- Combine with a day trip to Delémont for shopping and museum visits.
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