Swiss national holiday in Gruyères

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!