Intro

Located near Avenches and south of Lake Murten, the Swiss National Stud is a federal centre of competence for the management and breeding of horses. The stud welcomes members of the public for guided tours, horse-drawn carriage rides and regular events.

Founded in 1899, the Swiss National Stud originally covered 150 hectares. In 1997, part of the land was transferred to the National Equestrian Centre (IENA). The stud has three roles: Training (of veterinary surgeons, agronomists, riding instructors, farriers, etc.), research and development in the field of horse breeding, as well as the promotion and support of the Freiberger horse, the only horse breed still in existence that originates in Switzerland.

The Swiss National Stud is open daily and, during the week, offers guided tours for groups, lasting about 90 minutes. If you’d like to discover the Avenches region in an unusual way, you could take a ride organised by the stud in a horse-drawn carriage pulled by Freibergers. The National Stud regularly organises competitions and other events for professionals and horse enthusiasts.

Storks 
The roofs of the hundred-year-old buildings also play host to a guest who is quite unique in Western Switzerland: the white stork, which can be spotted from mid-February to mid-August. After a one-month incubation period, the chicks hatch at the end of April and take their first flight two months later.

General information

Show Technical information content
Time required
4 to 8 hours (full day)
Suitable for
Children, Families, Groups, Individual, Couples

Contact

Haras national suisse
Les Longs-Prés
Case postale 191
1580  Avenches
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)58 482 61 11
Fax +41 (0)58 482 62 08
info@haras.admin.ch
harasnational.ch
Show Route

Overview

Hint

Overview
Avenches
Vaud
Show on map

Contact

Haras national suisse
Les Longs-Prés
Case postale 191
1580 Avenches
Phone  +41 (0)58 482 61 11
harasnational.ch
Show Route

Travel information: Avenches

Current Offers

  • Hotel Bad Murtensee, Muntelier Enjoy the delights of winter

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 voucher for restaurant services to the value of CHF 50... from CHF 275
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 15.03.2025 - 31.03.2025

    Learn more about Enjoy the delights of winter
  • Fribourg "Beat the bride" in Fribourg: action-packed hen party

    This fun city rally takes you and your bridal party through Fribourg to see the bride off into... from CHF 299
    Offer details


    valid: 03.04.2025 - 13.03.2026

    Learn more about "Beat the bride" in Fribourg: action-packed hen party
  • Fribourg Taste My Fribourg

    A small backpack from Fribourg Villars chocolate (made in the city of Fribourg)Fribourg City Card... from CHF 75
    Offer details


    valid: 19.03.2025 - 31.12.2025

    Learn more about Taste My Fribourg
  • Fribourg Urban Golf

    With a 3-faced golf club, a ball and a road map in your hand, point out, shoot and totalise the... from CHF 10
    Offer details


    valid: 15.03.2025 - 31.12.2025

    Learn more about Urban Golf
  • Fribourg Urban Golf in Fribourg

    Discover the city of Freiburg in a special way. Across the city, mini golf courses are distributed,... from CHF 10
    Offer details


    valid: 15.03.2025 - 31.12.2025

    Learn more about Urban Golf in Fribourg
  • Fribourg Public guided tour of the old town of Fribourg

    Discover the medieval city of Freiburg with an experienced guide on this public tour. Admire the... from CHF 20
    Offer details


    valid: 05.04.2025 - 25.10.2025

    Learn more about Public guided tour of the old town of Fribourg
  • Fribourg Public guided tour of Fribourg

    A one and a half hour guided tour of the Old Town of Fribourg. from CHF 20
    Offer details


    valid: 05.04.2025 - 25.10.2025

    Learn more about Public guided tour of Fribourg
  • Neuchâtel Tourist train of Neuchâtel

    Why not board Switzerland's first e-train to explore the charms of the thousand-year-old city?... from CHF 6
    Offer details


    valid: 18.04.2025 - 22.09.2025

    Learn more about Tourist train of Neuchâtel
  • Neuchâtel Self-guided tour

    With a fully informative brochure in your hand, set off to discover the treasures of the old city.... from CHF 10
    Offer details


    valid: 15.03.2025 - 31.12.2025

    Learn more about Self-guided tour