The National Stud Farm, the daily capital of horses
Description
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
Meeting point
- Meet in front of the 2nd white gate under the ‘Agroscope’ sign (see map)
More information
- Registration required online or at Avenches Tourism
- Registration deadline: 72 hours before the tour
- Duration of the Tour: 1h30 on weekdays / 1h on weekends
- Price per person: CHF 15.00 for 1.5 hours (weekday Tour) and CHF 10.00 for 1 hour (weekend Tour)
- Free for children up to 12 years old
- A minimum number of participants is required on this tour
Cancellation policy
If the reservation is cancelled, modified or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Payment policy
The total payment of the reservation is required at the time of booking.
Language
Guided tours in French:
- Wednesday 16 April 2025, from 10.00 to 11.30 am
- Friday 18 July 2025, 10.00 am to 11.30 am
- Sunday 10 August 2025, from 10.00 to 11.00 am
- Thursday 16 October 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am
Guided tours in German
- Wednesday 16 April 2025, 1.30 pm to 3 pm
- Friday 18 July 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am
- Thursday 16 October 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am
Maps
