# Roman amphitheatre of Martigny, Switzerland: what it is and when to go > Roman amphitheatre of Martigny is an archaeological site in Martigny-Ville in the canton of Valais, Switzerland (Trient). Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to March and May to October. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/amphitheatre-de-martigny/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Archaeological site in Martigny-Ville in the canton of Valais, Switzerland · History - **Where:** Switzerland - **Best time:** December to March and May to October. - **Nearest airport:** GVA Geneva, 76 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 46.09439, 7.07348 ## What it is and where Roman amphitheatre of Martigny is an archaeological site in Martigny-Ville in the canton of Valais, Switzerland (Trient). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Trient](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/trient/), where this site lists 90 more places to see, 9.2 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 46.09439, 7.07348; the nearest main airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA, Geneva), 76 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=46.094392%2C7.073481) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.094392%2C7.073481) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/historia/) places in Switzerland. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Roman amphitheatre of Martigny is **December to March and May to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Best time | 8 h 49 | | February | Best time | 10 h 06 | | March | Best time | 11 h 37 | | April | Possible | 13 h 19 | | May | Best time | 14 h 46 | | June | Best time | 15 h 33 | | July | Best time | 15 h 13 | | August | Best time | 13 h 58 | | September | Best time | 12 h 18 | | October | Best time | 10 h 39 | | November | Possible | 9 h 11 | | December | Best time | 8 h 27 | In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Switzerland To enter Switzerland there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Switzerland checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Swiss franc (CHF); plugs: Type J · 230 V · 50 Hz (the European type C fits; the three-pin Schuko doesn't); emergencies: 112 · 117 police · 144 ambulance · 1414 air rescue (Rega). In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/barryland-musee-et-chiens-du-saint-bernard/): Museum in Martigny (Switzerland) · 157 m - [Les Bains Publics](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/les-bains-publics/): Hot spring bath · 694 m - [La Bâtiaz Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/chateau-de-la-batiaz/): Castle ruine in the canton of Valais in Switzerland · 1.2 km - [Antenne de Ravoire](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/antenne-de-ravoire/): Tower · 2.0 km - [Malternative Sàrl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/malternative-sarl/): Brewery · 2.2 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Switzerland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/). ## More in Switzerland: History - [Monte San Giorgio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/monte-san-giorgio/) - [Chillon Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/castillo-de-chillon/): moated castle in Veytaux in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland - [Abbey of Saint Gall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/kloster-st-gallen/): abolished monastery and collegiate district with cathedral in the city of St. Gallen, Switzerland - [Habsburg Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/habsburg/): castle on the Wülpelsberg in Habsburg in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland - [Saint John Abbey, Müstair](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/benedictine-convent-of-saint-john/): Benedictine monastery in Müstair, Graubünden, Switzerland, founded in 780 - [Kapellbrücke](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/puente-de-la-capilla/): historic wooden bridge over the Reuss River in the city of Lucerne, Switzerland Every Switzerland place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Roman amphitheatre of Martigny? It is an archaeological site in Martigny-Ville in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Roman amphitheatre of Martigny? December to March and May to October. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. ### How do you get to Roman amphitheatre of Martigny? The nearest main airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA), 76 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.094392%2C7.073481) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Switzerland is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Switzerland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/barryland-musee-et-chiens-du-saint-bernard/), [Les Bains Publics](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/les-bains-publics/), [La Bâtiaz Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/chateau-de-la-batiaz/). The rest is in [the Switzerland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suiza/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2840414), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2844412), CC0. More about Roman amphitheatre of Martigny on [Wikipedia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre_de_Martigny). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).