This is Gruyères
Gruyères (German: Greyerz) is located in western Switzerland in the
Fribourg region. The pretty little town on the Sarine is a popular destination due to its
castle, its museums and the
show dairy .
Discover Gruyères
Stroll through the car-free town and you will discover one photo motif after another: For example, the cobblestones with the beautiful fountain, flanked by historic buildings. No matter where you stand, the view over the green hills into the Fribourg Pre-Alps is unique. Here would be the opportunity to try the traditional
fondue moitié-moitié . Further towards the castle are the
HR Giger Museum, creator of the alien figure and the
Tibet Museum.
Gruyères Castle (Château de Gruyères)
The landmark of Gruyères takes you on a journey through eight centuries. Explore the
Château de Gruyères with an audio guide or on a "fairy tale walk". The towers, the defensive walls, the castle garden, the knights' hall: It's really like a fairy tale. In addition, the castle museum houses a rich collection of art objects.
Swiss Cheese – Gruyère
High-quality cow's milk and a centuries-old recipe are the secret to the aromatic
Gruyère hard cheese with the AOP label. You can watch the production live in the region's show dairies: For example, in the
Maison du Gruyère or in the alpine cheese dairy on the
Moléson, where the cheese is still made over a wood fire.
Around Gruyères
Two mountain railways lead to the leisure mountain of Gruyères, the Moléson. At the top you can hike, bike, ski, eat and spend the night. A trip to
Lake Gruyère with a visit to the
Maison Cailler chocolate factory in Broc is recommended. A little further east is
Charmey with its thermal baths "
Bains de la Gruyère". Tip: The "Chemin du Gruyère" combines all these sights into a pleasure hike of around twelve kilometres.
Experience Gruyères for less
With the
DayPass La Gruyère you can use public transport on the Frimobil network free of charge for one day. You also have free admission to Gruyères Castle, the Maison du Gruyère show dairy and the Maison Cailler. From one overnight stay, you benefit from discounts on numerous offers with the
Be my Guest card of the canton of Fribourg .
