Gruyères, Switzerland

Gruyères

A hilltop castle village famous for its cheese.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Gruyères

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Maison du Gruyère and see the cheese being made.
  2. AfternoonWalk up to the castle, then visit the strange HR Giger museum and bar.
  3. EveningHave a fondue in the village.

Day 2

Visit the Cailler chocolate factory in Broc, or ride up the Moléson.

What to eat

Fondue moitié-moitié and meringues with double cream.

Local tips

Make the most of Gruyères

Beat the crowds

Summer afternoons are busy. Mornings and evenings are calm.

Best photo spot

The castle at the end of the sloping main street, with the mountains behind.

Getting there

Trains run to Gruyères station, then a short walk up the hill.

Don't miss nearby

The cheese dairy below the village, and the chocolate factory in Broc.

Good to know

The HR Giger Museum, by the designer of the Alien films, is a strange surprise in the village. Try fondue moitié-moitié.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Gruyères

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Plan your visit

Getting to Gruyères

Getting there

  • Bern Airport (BRN)50 km away
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)85 km away
  • Bern50 km away
  • Lucerne105 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forFood, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySwitzerland

Questions

Gruyères: good to know

Is Gruyères worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like food and historic old towns. A hilltop castle village famous for its cheese.

How many days do you need in Gruyères?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Gruyères?

You can visit all year. Summer afternoons are busy. Mornings and evenings are calm.

How do you get to Gruyères?

The nearest airport is Bern Airport (BRN), about 50 km away. Trains run to Gruyères station, then a short walk up the hill.

What is there to see near Gruyères?

Nearby hidden places include Bern (49 km), Lauterbrunnen (63 km) and Lake Brienz (Iseltwald) (69 km).

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