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Before you go
Your trip to Gruyères.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Gruyères – Fribourg Destination Fribourg and Gruyères about 35 km from Fribourg
How to get there
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Genève Aéroport (GVA) Geneva · 125 km
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Gare de Gruyères 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Regional trains departing from Bulle stop at Gruyères station in Pringy; Bulle has connections to Fribourg and Bern. From the station to the town it’s about a 15-minute uphill walk or a few minutes by bus. By car, Gruyères is roughly 35 km from Fribourg and 60 km from Lausanne.
How many days
One day covers the town, the castle and the demonstration cheesery. With two days, you can go up the Moléson and walk across the surrounding pastures.
When to go
From late spring to early autumn, the Moléson trails and the cable car operate fully. In September and October, the herds return from the mountains decorated, and neighboring villages celebrate the Bénichon. In winter, the town is quiet and the Moléson may have snow. Check schedules before you go.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The regional train stops at the foot of the town, and buses go up to Moléson-sur-Gruyères. By car, it’s easier to reach cheese huts and mountain roads.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Gruyères
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Morning
Cheesery and hilltown
Start at the demonstration cheesery by the station, then walk up to the town along the road that leads to the gate in the wall.
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Afternoon
Gruyères Castle
Visit the Counts’ castle and, if you wish, the HR Giger museum on the town’s main street.
2 days in Gruyères
Day 1
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All day
Gruyères
Spend the day at the demonstration cheesery, the hilltown, the castle and the HR Giger museum, with time for a fondue.
Day 2
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All day
Moléson
Ascend the Moléson from Moléson-sur-Gruyères and hike the trails with views over the region.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get from Fribourg to Gruyères?
Take the train to Bulle and change to the regional line, which takes a few minutes to Gruyères. By road, the trip is about 35 km.
What to see in Gruyères?
The medieval hilltown, the Counts of Gruyère castle, the HR Giger museum and the Maison du Gruyère in Pringy. The Moléson is nearby.
Does Gruyère cheese come from Gruyères?
The cheese is named after the Gruyère region, where the town is located, and is made with milk from the area.
Can you drive into the hilltown of Gruyères?
No. The main street is reserved for pedestrians, and there are parking lots at the foot of the hill.
How long to stay in Gruyères?
One day for the town, the castle and the cheesery. With two days, you can go up the Moléson.