Swiss National Stud Farm

From 01 Jan To 31 Dec 2026

Located near Avenches, near Lake Morat, the Swiss National Stud Farm (SNSF) is the federal government's competence centre for equines.

Founded in Avenches in 1898 as a centre for Swiss horse breeding, the Swiss National Stud Farm (SNSF) has three missions: training (for veterinarians, agronomists, riders, farriers, etc.), research in the equestrian field, and the promotion and support of the Franches-Montagnes breed, the only typically Swiss horse.

The SNSF is freely accessible all year round and offers an educational tour presenting its various missions, the work of its craftsmen and the life of its inhabitants, whether horses, donkeys or storks.

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The SNSF is open every day from 7 am to 7 pm. Training of horses in the yard or in the arena takes place from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 16:30.
Guided tours on request from the Avenches Tourist Office (026 676 99 22 or info@avenches.ch)

Name	Haras national suisse d'Agroscope
Location	Avenches
Phone	+41 58 482 61 11
E-mail	harasnational@agroscope.admin.ch
Website	http://www.harasnational.ch
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