Vallorbe Attractions
Iron and Railway Museum
The Museum of Iron explains the development of the iron industry through demonstrations by blacksmiths using actual forges driven by the hydraulic power of four waterwheels.
The Museum of the Railroad recalls the history of Vallorbe as an important stop on the Simplon-Orient-Express rail journey with exhibits covering the first steam engines to the high-speed train, the TGV.
The Museum of the Railroad recalls the history of Vallorbe as an important stop on the Simplon-Orient-Express rail journey with exhibits covering the first steam engines to the high-speed train, the TGV.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Vallorve Fort
Armament and equipment pertaining to World War II is contained in this fort.
Hours
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Opening weekends and holidays during May, June, September and October. The inside temperature is 8-9 degrees.
Facilities
Gift shop
