Medieval town Gruyères
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A picture-perfect medieval town on a small hill with a castle and three totally different museums: In Gruyères, 800-year-old regional history and culture meet Oscar-winning aliens and Buddhist sculptures.
The historical town of Gruyères, Greyerz in German, has preserved its Medieval character up until today. The old comital residence lies on a hill above the river Saane. The castle, which dates back to the 13th century, is today a museum depicting 800 years of regional architecture, history and culture.
The museum of H. R. Giger is to be found in the nearby small castle of St. Germain. This museum showcases the fantastical art of the Oscar-winner and «Alien» creator. The Tibet museum (opened in 2009) with over 300 Buddhist sculptures, pictures and ritual works from various Himalayan regions, is located in the midst of the traffic-free town.
The town also has a charm all of its own thanks to its superb gastronomy and its modern show dairy.
Kids offer
Hunting for treasure at Greyerz Castle
Children aged from 5 to 10 years can discover Greyerz Castle at play. The young treasure seekers follow the "beautiful Lucia" and her mystic trail.
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The bestiary of the Castle of Gruyères
With the help of a booklet describing a number of animals, called the "bestiary", children from the age of three can search for these animals throughout the castle in paintings and on furniture.
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General information
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All year
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| Time required |
2 to 4 hours (half day)
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| Suitable for children with age |
6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, 14+ years
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| Suitable for |
Families, Groups, Individual, Couples
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| Weather |
Indoor, Outdoor
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| Category |
Education
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Group & pricing information
| Language |
German, English, Italian, French
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| Group Size |
1 - 30
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