Swiss national holiday in Gruyères
Overview
Intro
ome celebrate Switzerland in an enchanting setting. A rich and varied program awaits you on July 31st and August 1st, 2025.
You’ll find full details of the activities under the "Practical Info" tab.
Enjoy the Museum Pass to (re)discover the treasures of Gruyères' museums!Adults: CHF 30 per person – Includes entry to the HR Giger Museum, Tibet Museum, Château de Gruyères, and La Maison du Gruyère (30% off individual prices, available for purchase on-site the same day).
For families
A treasure hunt will lead you through the alleys of the town: by finding the mystery word, children will receive a small reward.
A lantern-making workshop is also offered on Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Registration is done on-site at the Tourist Office (a fee of CHF 5 per child is requested to cover materials).
Exhibition at the CalvaireThe historic Calvaire site will host an exhibition by artist Graciela Godel, open all day long.
Musical atmosphere & entertainmentAlpine horns will echo through the town on Thursday, bringing a traditional touch to the festivities. On Friday evening, enjoy a series of open-air concerts:
Maryy, a Fribourg-based artist, will open the stage with her Neo Soul / R&B sounds,
followed by the Johnny Forever Band, paying tribute to Johnny Hallyday,
and the local pop-rock band DEEP from Bulle.
Official ceremonyThe official ceremony will bring together Mr. Jean-Pierre Doutaz, Mayor of Gruyères, and his guest of honor Mr. Benoît Revaz, Director of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy.
Light show finale & After BarAs night falls, the façade of the town hall will light up with a unique visual show.To keep the party going, the Youth After Bar will be open until 1:00 a.m.
National Day at MolésonMoléson is also offering plenty of activities and entertainment for National Day. Check out their full program on their website!
| Contact address |
Office du Tourisme de Gruyères
Gruyères 1663 Gruyères +41 26 919 85 00 gruyeres@la-gruyere.ch |
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| Location |
La Gruyère Tourisme Rue du Bourg 1 1663 Gruyères Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://fribourg.ch/en/la-gruyere/events/swiss-national-holiday-in-gruyeres/ |
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Event dates
- 31 July 2026
- 01 August 2026