Place to visit
La Sarraz Castle, Switzerland: what it is and when to go
La Sarraz Castle is a castle in La Sarraz in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland (Vallorbe). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is December to March and May to October. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. It has articles in 6 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Castle in La Sarraz in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Switzerland
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- GVA Geneva, 56 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
- Website
- chateau-lasarraz.ch
- Coordinates
- 46.66039, 6.51412
What it is and where
La Sarraz Castle is a castle in La Sarraz in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland (Vallorbe). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Vallorbe, where this site lists 50 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.66039, 6.51412; the nearest main airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA, Geneva), 56 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Museums and art 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 La Sarraz Castle is December to March and May to October.
- JanBest time8:45
- FebBest time10:04
- MarBest time11:36
- AprPossible13:21
- MayBest time14:49
- JunBest time15:37
- JulBest time15:17
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:07
- DecBest time8:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| History | December to March and May to October | April and November |
| Museums and art | December to March and May to October | April and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: La Sarraz Castle 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
- Horse Museum in the CastleMuseum collection in La Sarraz in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland70 m
- Distillerie La RojaDistillery364 m
- d'En-Haut châteauCastle with outbuildings in Eclépens in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland1.2 km
- MormontHill in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland1.9 km
- Bellaires, ironworks from the Iron Age and early Middle AgesArchaeological site in Romainmôtier-Envy in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland3.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Switzerland guide.
More in Switzerland: History
- Monte San Giorgio
- Chillon Castle: moated castle in Veytaux in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
- Abbey of Saint Gall: abolished monastery and collegiate district with cathedral in the city of St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Habsburg Castle: castle on the Wülpelsberg in Habsburg in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland
- Saint John Abbey, Müstair: Benedictine monastery in Müstair, Graubünden, Switzerland, founded in 780
- Kapellbrücke: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is La Sarraz Castle?
It is a castle in La Sarraz in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It has articles in 6 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 La Sarraz Castle?
December to March and May to October. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22.
How do you get to La Sarraz Castle?
The nearest main airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA), 56 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 Horse Museum in the Castle, Distillerie La Roja, d'En-Haut château. The rest is in the Switzerland guide.
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