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Explore and learn

Whether you are a teacher, a tour guide or just driven by curiosity, you will find on this page resources to enliven your visit of the Time Trail. Check out here for chapters to read and activities to download.

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The Trail's panels

The Time Trail comprises 23 panels that mark the route. Each informs about a key stage in Earth's history, illustrated with an evocative image and a number to guide your discovery. Explore them at your own pace and delve into the fascinating evolution of our planet.

1

The Ice age

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2

And Homo was...

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3

With their two feet on the ground

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4

Fare you well, dinos!

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5

Flower power

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6

Birds are just weird dinosaurs

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7

Mammals and dinosaurs

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8

The crack of doom - or was it?

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9

First steps on Earth

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10

Extinct trilobites

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11

Planet earth: snowball

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12

Reproduction

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13

Atmosphere, atmosphere!

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14

Fossils

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15

The turning plate tectonics

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16

The miracle of life

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17

Appearance of the Earth's crust

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18

It's raining meteorites

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19

The Moon and cosmic collision

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20

Year 0

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Colour some pictures while having fun!

Get children interested in Earth's history and the great extinctions with pictures to colour. A perfect activity for teachers and families keen on prolongiing the exploration of the Time Trail. 

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The Age of Dinosaurs

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The Age of Dinosaurs

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The Age of Dinosaurs

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The Age of Dinosaurs

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The Age of Dinosaurs

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Things to do nearby

Know more about leisure activities and places of interest by the Time Trail to extend your stay and fully enjoy what this area has to offer.

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Parc Aventure Chaumont (Adventure Park)

Treetop adventure course, laser game, outdoor escape room and giant trampoline for young and old.

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Topeka Ranch

Horse and poney rides, for all ages.

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Chaumont's panoramic tower

 A stunning 360°-viewpoint over the 3 lakes, the city of Neuchâtel and the Alps.

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Chaumont Bike Parc

Mountain bike trails for riders of all levels.

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Rocher de l’Ermitage (rocky outcrop)

Panoramic viewpoint over the city and the area.

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The Neuchâtel Dürrenmatt Centre

A museum dedicated to the work of Swiss artist Friedrich Dürrenmatt.

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The Neuchâtel Botanical Garden

Come and discover a wide variety of plants in greenhouses and themed gardens.

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Chaumont's community playground

A large playground equipped with swings, slides and zip line, ideal for outdoor fun.

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Petit Hôtel de Chaumont

Terrace with a stunning view of the lake with dishes of the day at the start of the Trail.

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Our glossary for the enquiring minds

Along the Time Trail, some words and phrases might seem technical or difficult to understand. Check our glossary for explanations that are simple to understand and available  to accompany you all along the walk.

Explore the trail

You have explored the Educational resources page and discovered the riches of the Time Trail. To fully experience this adventure, go to the Walk page and plan your journey at the heart of the history and nature of Neuchâtel.

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