Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival

Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival

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Arts & CultureNeuchâtel
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration9 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsNIFFF's identity is genre-specific in a way
LanguageFrench, German, Italian, and RomanshCurrency: CHF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival in Neuchâtel

NIFFF is Switzerland's dedicated festival for fantastic cinema, a category the festival defines broadly to include fantasy, horror and science fiction, from genre blockbusters to auteur work. Founded in 2000 by Anais Emery, Pierre-Yves Jeanneret and Olivier Muller and held each July in the lakeside city of Neuchatel, the festival also runs a dedicated Asian cinema competition and an industry strand called NIFFF Extended, reaching more than 45,000 visitors and screening over a hundred films from dozens of countries in recent editions.

NIFFF was built to fill a gap that Switzerland's other film festivals were not covering: a dedicated home for fantastic cinema, a category the festival defines broadly enough to include anything that departs from ordinary reality, from big-budget genre blockbusters to auteur horror and black comedy.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

NIFFF's identity is genre-specific in a way that distinguishes it clearly from Switzerland's other film festivals: it is built entirely around fantastic cinema, a category defined broadly enough to cover fantasy, horror, science fiction, digital creation and a dedicated Asian cinema competition featuring swordplay films, kung fu pictures and superhero movies

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The mystery stays covered

Founded in 2000 by Anais Emery, Pierre-Yves Jeanneret and Olivier Muller to fill a gap in Switzerland's genre-film landscape, the festival has grown to draw more than 45,000 visitors and screen well over a hundred films from dozens of countries in recent editions

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The city starts moving

An industry strand called NIFFF Extended, added in 2014, brings professional talks and networking alongside the public screenings each July in Neuchatel

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The dedicated Asian cinema competition and the industry-facing NIFFF Extended talks have become signature fixtures that distinguish the festival's identity within Switzerland's film festival calendar

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Neuchâtel you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Comfortable, casual clothing for long stretches in cinemas, a light layer for air-conditioned screening rooms even on warm July days, and comfortable shoes for walking between Neuchatel's...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

CHF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.99 N, 6.93 EOpen in Google Maps

Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Nearest airportBSL — EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
TransportStay close enough to the part of Neuchâtel you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Neuchâtel via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Neuchâtel, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable, casual clothing for long stretches in cinemas, a light layer for air-conditioned screening rooms even on warm July days, and comfortable shoes for walking between Neuchatel's festival venues.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Switzerland and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival?

Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 3–11 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

9 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Is it family friendly?

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Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLnifff.ch
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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