The Château de La Sarraz: a medieval fortress to explore as a family
Fancy travelling back in time as a family? In La Sarraz, north of Morges, an imposing medieval fortress can be visited from April to October. With its playful exhibition « 900 ans de Dynasties » and its park, the castle plunges young and old into history.
Nine centuries of history to explore
In La Sarraz, perched above the village, the Château de La Sarraz is an imposing medieval fortress lived in for nearly 900 years. You visit it freely, keys in hand, through its period rooms and its permanent exhibition « 900 ans de Dynasties », designed in a playful and interactive way for the whole family. With its park and its Pinte, it's a lively dive into history, from April to October.
What your children will discover
Children explore the castle's rooms, discover how people lived there long ago and immerse themselves in the interactive exhibition. Period furniture, armour, old stones: everything invites them to imagine the life of knights and lords. It's a lively visit that awakens curiosity about history, at a child's level.
What you do and the atmosphere on site
You receive the keys and wander freely through the castle and its exhibition, at your own pace. The atmosphere is that of a real historic residence, full of character. The park invites a break in the open air, and the Pinte a bite to eat. The castle also houses the Musée Suisse du Cheval, to discover on the same visit.
Before you go
- Recommended age: as a family from age 5-6
- Season / opening hours: 28 March to 31 October, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
- Price: check on the official website
- What to bring: good shoes (stairs and old stones)
- On site: park, Pinte, and the Musée Suisse du Cheval
- Getting there: Le Château 1, La Sarraz; CFF stations nearby
- Best season: from spring to autumn
Parents' tips
- The visit is free, keys in hand: ideal for going at the children's pace.
- Enjoy the park for a break in the open air.
- The castle also houses the Musée Suisse du Cheval: combine the two.
- Check the prices and any workshops on the official website.
- Good shoes are recommended (stairs, old stones).
Useful information
- Address: Le Château 1, 1315 La Sarraz
- Official website: chateau-lasarraz.ch — +41 21 866 64 23
- Opening hours: 28 March to 31 October, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
- Price: check on the website
- On site: park, Pinte, Musée Suisse du Cheval
Why we recommend it
Because it's a real medieval fortress to explore freely, with a playful exhibition designed for families and a park to catch your breath. A lively dive into 900 years of history, which leaves a mark on children, north of Morges.
In a nutshell
A medieval fortress lived in for 900 years, to visit freely in La Sarraz from April to October, with a playful exhibition and a park — history to experience as a family.
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La Sarraz
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Le Château 1, 1315 La Sarraz
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