Family activities
Discover the city of Aventicum and the life of the gladiators, take a walk in the countryside – there's a whole host of activities in store for families!
Swiss National Stud Farm
Located near Avenches, near Lake Morat, the Swiss National Stud Farm (SNSF) is the federal government’s competence centre for equines.
Treasure Hunt Avenches
Go on an family adventure through the streets of Avenches thanks to a new Tresure Hunt!
Camping Plage Avenches water sports centre
Lake Murten’s peaceful waters are ideal for trying out stand up paddle boards, kayaks and pedal boats. Available for hire at the Campsite Beach.
Avenches Beach
Avenches’ sandy beach is located on the edge of the campsite and is the ideal place for a relaxing day on the shores of Lake Murten.
The storks from Avenches
The only nesting place in French-speaking Switzerland, Avenches welcomes every year nearly 30 couples of storks who come to raise their young.
Educational trail – Swiss National Stud Farm
This trail allows you to discover the activities of the Swiss National Stud Farm and its work for the conservation of the Franches-Montagnes breed
Aventicum, a whole history! – Exhibition booklet
A booklet and game for young visitors and families accompanies the visit to the permanent exhibition Aventicum, a whole history!
Renaturation of the Eau Noire
The Eau Noire route has been completely renatured to encourage biodiversity.
Ferme les Biolles
Come and discover farm life!
The Roman Site of Aventicum
This easy, accessible hike lets everyone discover the grandeur of Roman Helvetica’s ancient city of Aventicum, through its vestiges.
Forest Botanical Trail of the Bois de Châtel
Located in the Bois de Châtel on the heights of Avenches, the Botanical Trail invites the walker to discover different forest species.
Events for families
Open day at the Swiss National Stud Farm
Discover the Swiss national Stud Farm
slowUp Morat Lake
For one Sunday in spring, cyclists, walkers and rollerbladers can set off on a 33 km car-free circuit around Lake Morat.
The life of the storks at the Swiss National Stud Farm
Come and meet the most surprising resident of the Swiss National Stud Farm: the white stork!
Aventicum, the treasures of the archaeological depot
The archaeological depot of the Roman Site and Museum contains more than 99% of the objects discovered during the excavations on the Aventicum site.
Aventicum, its site and its thermal baths
Your guide will take you to discover the various monumental remains of the town of Aventicum.
The National Stud Farm, the daily capital of the horse
The Swiss National Stud Farm is full of activities and know-how in many fields and professions.
The life of the beavers of the Broye
Known for its building skills, the beaver is mainly active at night.
Aventicum with the Little Tourist Train
Depart from the Avenches Campsite and explore the Roman site of Avenches on a mini-train accompanied by a guide.
Discover Les Biolles Farm
Take your child to discover the life of animals at Les Biolles Farm for an afternoon!
IENA – ekikikool camps
During the holidays, the Avenches National Equestrian Institute offers children aged 7 and over the chance to discover the world of horses.