The Musée Suisse du Cheval in La Sarraz: all about horses for families
Do your children love horses? In the heart of the Château de La Sarraz, the Musée Suisse du Cheval — the only one in Switzerland — tells the story of the horse across eight rooms, workshops and demonstrations. A fascinating visit for the whole family, from April to October.
The only horse museum in Switzerland
Set in the Château de La Sarraz, the Musée Suisse du Cheval is the only museum in Switzerland entirely devoted to the horse. Across eight themed rooms, it tells the story of equestrian art, military history, work on the farm and travel by stagecoach. Family workshops, blacksmith demonstrations and activities with horses punctuate the season. A fascinating dive into the world of the horse, to discover at the same time as the castle.
What your children will discover
Children discover how the horse has accompanied humans over the centuries: at war, in the fields, on the roads. Saddles, harnesses, objects and reconstructions tell these stories in a lively way. During the workshops (drawing, demonstrations), they get as close as possible to the equestrian world. Enough to delight all horse lovers.
What you do and the atmosphere on site
You wander through the museum's rooms, in the heart of the castle, then enjoy any workshops or demonstrations of the day. The atmosphere is that of a place steeped in history, both instructive and lively. The visit combines ideally with that of the castle and its park. A big Fête du Cheval also brings the site to life each year.
Before you go
- Recommended age: as a family from age 4-5 (horse lovers)
- Rooms: 8 themed rooms (equestrian art, military, farm, stagecoach…)
- Workshops: drawing, blacksmith demonstrations, activities with horses (depending on the programme)
- Season / opening hours: open in season (aligned with the castle, ~April-October); to be confirmed on the website
- Price: check on the official website
- Getting there: at the Château de La Sarraz, Le Château 1, La Sarraz
- Best season: from spring to autumn
Parents' tips
- Combine the visit with that of the Château de La Sarraz (same place).
- Ask about the day's workshops and demonstrations before coming.
- The annual Fête du Cheval is a highlight, often free to enter.
- Check the opening hours and prices on museeducheval.ch.
- Ideal for children who are horse fans.
Useful information
- Address: Château de La Sarraz, Le Château 1, 1315 La Sarraz
- Official website: museeducheval.ch
- Rooms: 8 themed rooms
- Season: in season (~April-October, to be confirmed)
- Price: check on the website
Why we recommend it
Because it's a unique visit in Switzerland, ideal for children who love horses: eight rooms, workshops and demonstrations, in the heart of a medieval castle. Instructive, lively and easy to combine with the castle visit.
In a nutshell
The only horse museum in Switzerland, set in the Château de La Sarraz: eight rooms, workshops and demonstrations for the whole family, from April to October.
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Château de La Sarraz, Le Château 1, 1315 La Sarraz
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