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Arboretum du Vallon de l'Aubonne

The Arboretum du Vallon de l'Aubonne in Aubonne, Switzerland, is a unique arboretum spanning some 120 hectares of forest and meadows, home to over 3,000 species and varieties of trees and shrubs from temperate regions worldwide. It combines dendrological collections with the Musée du Bois, a museum dedicated to wood and forestry crafts, as well as an exhibition gallery and a Swiss dendrology library. Visitors can explore marked discovery trails, orchards of old fruit varieties, and reconstructed forests from Japan and the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The site also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and a range of family and educational activities.

Families and Kids

The Arboretum is a great playground for children, with seasonal activities from March to November, family workshops on Wednesday afternoons and a discovery rally for children aged 4 and up. The Bois Mort trail is adapted for small legs and pushchairs, and children up to 18 years old enter free of charge.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: No
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Arboretum
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

The park is open all year round, day and night. The reception, shop and exhibition space are open Tuesday to Friday from 13:00 to 17:30 and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30; the buvette and the Musée du Bois are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
13:00-17:30
Wednesday
13:00-17:30
Thursday
13:00-17:30
Friday
13:00-17:30
Saturday
10:00-17:30
Sunday
10:00-17:30

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Free for children up to 18 years old.
8 CHF
Adult group price from 10 people.

Contact

Webpage
arboretum.ch
Email
contact@arboretum.ch
Address
Chemin de Plan 92, 1170 Aubonne

Access

Nearby stops

  • Montherod, Battoir1900 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
41m
Genève
48m
Martigny
1h 38m
Neuchâtel
2h 4m
Bern
2h 9m

FAQ

  • Is the Arboretum accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, an all-terrain JST wheelchair can be borrowed, and an electric wheelchair can be rented at the reception for visits on adapted trails. The Musée du Bois has a lift and toilets for people with reduced mobility.
  • Are dogs allowed in the Arboretum?
    Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash, as the Arboretum is located within a wildlife and hunting reserve.
  • Can I search for a specific plant in the collections?
    Yes, an interactive map on the website allows you to search for a plant and locate the more than 6,500 trees and shrubs in the Arboretum's database. Each plant is identified with a red label (Latin name) and a blue label (unique database number).
  • Are there activities for children at the Arboretum?
    Yes, from March to November the Arboretum offers seasonal activities for young visitors accompanied by their parents or grandparents, limited to 12 participants. There are also family workshops on Wednesday afternoons and a discovery rally for children aged 4 and up.
  • Can I rent a room at the Arboretum for an event?
    Yes, the Arbr'espace offers several rentable rooms, including the Pierre Arnold congress hall (up to 100-120 people), a small meeting room, a party hall (up to 100 people), an exhibition gallery and a refuge. Rooms are suitable for seminars, conferences, weddings and other events.

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