As the federal government's centre of competence for the breeding and keeping of horses and equines, the Swiss National Stud Farm is full of activities and know-how in many areas 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.
Preis
Per person (1 hour visit) | 10.- CHF |
Per person (1.5 hour visit) | 15.- CHF |
Children up to 12 years old | Free |
Visit in French and German
Registration required online or through Avenches Tourism
Length of visit: 1h30 on weekdays / 1h on weekends
Per person: CHF 15.- for 1h30 (weekday visit) and CHF 10.- for 1h (weekend visit)
Free for children under 12
A minimum number of participants is required for this tour.
Registration deadline 72 hours prior to visit
Tours in French:
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Friday, July 18, 2025, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Tours in German
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Friday, July 18, 2025, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Dates and timetable
From 12 Feb to 16 Oct 2025
Office du Tourisme d'Avenches
Place de l'Eglise 3
1580 Avenches
+41 26 675 33 93