Point of interest
Gruyères
118 locals recommend
Location
Gruyères, FR
Tips from locals
Here you can go to the cheese factory or the Cailler-Nestlé cheese factory in Broc (3 km away) and visit by foot the touristy old town or hike or ski on the Moleson mountain.
Historical old city with the best cheese Fondue of the world. And try the dessert: Meringue with cream and vanil icecream... ;-)
A visit to the fortified 13th century Gruyères Castle is a must. Roaming through the Castle with its Knights’ Hall, turrets, battlements, defensive walls and garden is a fantastic experience. When visitors are tired of looking at the panorama of the Alpine foothills from the Castle terrace, they can stroll through the traffic-free streets of the small town. New photo opportunities present themselves at every step.
A visit to the fortified 13th century Gruyères Castle is a must. Roaming through the Castle with its Knights’ Hall, turrets, battlements, defensive walls and garden is a fantastic experience. When visitors are tired of looking at the panorama of the Alpine foothills from the Castle terrace, they can…
The Maison du Gruyère takes you into the heart of the senses with an exhibition on fragrances and tastes. You will discover the secrets of cheese-making according to ancestral tradition.