gruyere - Top view
Gruyere Summary
Gruyères is a city in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Its German name is Greyerz.
The medieval town is an important tourist location in the upper valley of the Saane river, and gives its name to the well-known cheese
Gruyères cheese is an important factor in supporting the tourist trade in the region. A major tourist attraction is the medieval town of Gruyères with its castle, containing a regional museum and an arts museum. There are cultural activities in the castle (concerts, theater). There is a cheese factory in Pringy which is open to visitors. Nearby is Mont Moléson, a mountain suitable for climbing, or for the less athletic there is a cablecar to the summit which was rebuilt in 1998. The resort town Moléson-Village caters for both summer and winter tourism.
A trackless train is the only vehicle allowed in the town's pedestrianised streets.
The medieval town is an important tourist location in the upper valley of the Saane river, and gives its name to the well-known cheese
Gruyères cheese is an important factor in supporting the tourist trade in the region. A major tourist attraction is the medieval town of Gruyères with its castle, containing a regional museum and an arts museum. There are cultural activities in the castle (concerts, theater). There is a cheese factory in Pringy which is open to visitors. Nearby is Mont Moléson, a mountain suitable for climbing, or for the less athletic there is a cablecar to the summit which was rebuilt in 1998. The resort town Moléson-Village caters for both summer and winter tourism.
A trackless train is the only vehicle allowed in the town's pedestrianised streets.
Castle ,Cheese Factory and HR Giger Museum
The castle, one of the most prestigious in Switzerland, towers majestically above the medieval town.
The tour of the castle offers a walk through eight centuries of architecture, history and culture. The building was constructed between 1270 and 1282 in the typical square plan of the fortifications in Savoy. The end of the 15th century stands out as the golden age in the history of the counts. In 1476, count Louis takes part in the Burgundy war by the Confederates’ side.
Close to the Pre-Alps, the town of Gruyeres charms for its picturesque architecture, its craftsmanship and its comfortable hotels and restaurants. The Castle, its historical collection as well as its exhibitions and numerous activities boards the Museum of HR Giger, creator of the “Alien”. Gruyeres gave its name to the region and to its delicious cheese.
The tour of the castle offers a walk through eight centuries of architecture, history and culture. The building was constructed between 1270 and 1282 in the typical square plan of the fortifications in Savoy. The end of the 15th century stands out as the golden age in the history of the counts. In 1476, count Louis takes part in the Burgundy war by the Confederates’ side.
Close to the Pre-Alps, the town of Gruyeres charms for its picturesque architecture, its craftsmanship and its comfortable hotels and restaurants. The Castle, its historical collection as well as its exhibitions and numerous activities boards the Museum of HR Giger, creator of the “Alien”. Gruyeres gave its name to the region and to its delicious cheese.
Gruyere Castle
Castle Garden Closer View
Garden in Castle
Castle Front view
