This is La Gruyère
La Gruyère (German: Greyerzerland) lies in western Switzerland in the
Fribourg region. Its central location between the Swiss Plateau and the Alps, along with its natural landscapes and attractions such as the picturesque town of
Gruyères, make it a popular destination for day trips.
Discover La Gruyère
The landscape of La Gruyère is shaped by the
Saane River and green hills dotted with cow pastures. Discover vibrant traditions and culinary delights, most notably the hard cheese
Le Gruyère AOP and how it is produced. Tip: visit the village of Jaun with its mysterious
waterfall. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic hike along the
Gastlosen mountain range or tackle a climbing route.
Cheese and chocolate in the La Gruyère region
The landmark of La Gruyère is the medieval town of
Gruyères, with its magnificent
castle and the
HR Giger Alien Museum. At the
Maison du Gruyère, you'll learn how the famous Le Gruyère AOP cheese is made from cow’s milk. Also dating back to the Middle Ages are the ruins on
Ogoz Island in the
Lake of Gruyère, accessible by boat—or for a short time in spring—on foot. And who could resist the sweet temptation of a visit to the
Maison Cailler in Broc?
Hiking paradise with natural treasures
The scenic
Lake of Gruyère is perfect for water sports or just relaxing. The peaks of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, such as the
Moléson and
La Berra, are popular hiking and winter sports destinations. Particularly stunning is the
nature reserve surrounding Vanil Noir and the traditional
village of Grandvillard. You’ll also discover natural treasures in the
Intyamon Valley and the untouched wilderness of the
Brecca area.
Around La Gruyère
The La Gruyère region is the perfect starting point for exploring picture-book Switzerland. Travel through the
Gruyère Pays d’Enhaut Nature Park to reach the Saanenland with the resort of
Gstaad, or cross the Jaun Pass into the lush
Simmental valley. Heading north, you’ll reach
Fribourg with its famous old town and numerous bridges. In just one hour you can be in
Lausanne, the cultural capital on the shores of
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman).
Experience La Gruyère for less
The
DayPass La Gruyère and the
Passeport La Gruyère are great value: they allow you to travel for free on the Frimobil network to all the main attractions in the region, such as
Castle of Gruyères,
Maison du Gruyère,
Maison Cailler, or the
Gruyère Museum in
Bulle.
