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Endemic and tropical birds, Switzerland: what it is and when to go
Endemic and tropical birds is a visitor attraction (Oiseaux endémiques et tropicaux) in Switzerland (Lausanne). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to March and May to October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- Oiseaux endémiques et tropicaux
- Where
- Switzerland
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- GVA Geneva, 52 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Price
- Gratis
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 46.51885, 6.64352
What it is and where
Endemic and tropical birds is a visitor attraction (Oiseaux endémiques et tropicaux) in Switzerland (Lausanne).
It is in Lausanne, where this site lists 164 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.51885, 6.64352; the nearest main airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA, Geneva), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Switzerland. In Kokai 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 Endemic and tropical birds is December to March and May to October.
- JanBest time8:46
- FebBest time10:05
- MarBest time11:36
- AprPossible13:21
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecBest time8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | December to March and May to October | April and November |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Endemic and tropical birds has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
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. 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 you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Les BoucaniersBrewery413 m
- Synagogue of LausanneSynagogue in Lausanne in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland531 m
- Bessières bridgeBridge in Lausanne in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland607 m
- Musée de la ChaussureMuseum in Lausanne (Switzerland)678 m
- Claude Verdan Foundation - Museum of the HandFoundation and museum in Lausanne in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland718 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Switzerland guide.
More in Switzerland: With kids
- Zoo Basel: zoo in Basel, Switzerland
- Zürich Zoologischer Garten: zoo in Zurich
- Geneva Botanical Garden: botanical garden in Switzerland
- Swiss Vapeur Parc: miniature park
- Swissminiatur: miniature park in Switzerland
- Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich: botanical garden
Every Switzerland place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Endemic and tropical birds?
It is a visitor attraction (Oiseaux endémiques et tropicaux in the local language) in Switzerland.
When is the best time to visit Endemic and tropical birds?
December to March and May to October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Endemic and tropical birds?
The nearest main airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA), 52 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Switzerland is explained in its country guide.
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 Les Boucaniers, Synagogue of Lausanne, Bessières bridge. The rest is in the Switzerland guide.
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