The Swiss National Stud Farm is full of activities and know-how in many fields and professions.
Do you know the Franches-Montagnes horse breed? How do the horses feed? Have you ever heard of the profession of wheelwright?
Our guide will take you to the heart of the Swiss National Stud Farm's activities and introduce you to its various missions and its many boarders.
Established in Avenches in 1899, the Swiss National Stud Farm is a training centre for horse-related professions and a stallion depot for the Franches-Montagnes breed.
Its boarders are numerous and surprising! Amongst other stallions and mares, there is the donkey Balou as well as the largest colony of white storks in French-speaking Switzerland
Price
| Price per person | 15.- CHF |
| Children up to 12 years old | Free |
Conditions / supplements
- Registration required online or at Avenches Tourism
- Registration deadline: 72 hours before the tour
- Duration of the Tour: 1h30 on weekdays
- Price per person: CHF 15.00 for 1.5 hours (weekday Tour)
- Free for children up to 12 years old
- A minimum number of participants is required on this tour
Meeting place
- Meet in front of the 2nd white gate under the ‘Agroscope’ sign (see map)
Language
Guided tours in French:
- Thursday 16 October 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am
Guided tours in German
- Thursday 16 October 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am
Dates and timetable
16 October 2025
Thursday10:00 - 11:30
Office du Tourisme d'Avenches
Place de l'Eglise 3
1580 Avenches
+41 26 675 33 93
