Top Tourist Attractions in Gruyeres

Best Things To Do in Gruyeres, Switzerland

Are you looking for what to do in Gruyeres?

  • Gruyeres Castle: The beautiful castle of Gruyeres is a landmark of Switzerland and is a must visit while on your Swiss vacation.
  • La Maison du Gruyere: If you love your cheese and want to learn more about it, La Maison du Gruyere is the place to be.  
  • HR Giger Museum: The Giger Museum in Switzerland is dedicated to Hans Rudolf "Ruedi" Giger, a Swiss painter and a part of the special effects team of the Academy Award winning movie ‘Alien’.

Below we have a list of things to do in Gruyeres and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Gruyeres getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Gruyeres with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Gruyeres

Here is the list of things to do in Gruyeres and tourist attractions in city.

  1. Maison Cailler

    4.6 (1819 Votes)
    Maison Cailler

    Educational Site

    Who hasn’t dreamt of visiting a Chocolate factory?! The Maison Cailler (Nestle) chocolate factory situated at Broc (situated around 6 kilometres from Gruyeres) is a must visit if you are a chocoholic. On their guided tours, discover the process of chocolate manufacturing and end your tour with buying some freshly made chocolate.

  2. Gruyeres Castle

    4.6 (1459 Votes)
    Gruyeres Castle

    Museum, History Museum, Castle, Historical Site

    A beautiful palace and one of the landmarks of Switzerland, the Gruyeres Castle is a must visit while on your Swiss vacation. It is a unique architectural marvel where on your tour of the castle, you will be walking through eight centuries of architecture, history and culture. Turned into a museum, the main attraction on display at the castle is the severed hand! While on the castle grounds, do...Read more

  3. La Maison Du Gruyere

    4.2 (1341 Votes)
    La Maison Du Gruyere Image
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    Cheese is one thing which we all love to eat and what can be better than getting a chance to witness how Gruyere cheese is being produced and you get to taste some of it too which is free of cost. It is paradise for cheese lovers. The hosts are very friendly and this makes the whole experience all the merrier. The guided tour helps you in understanding all the intricacies. The restaurant and th...Read more

  4. Hr Giger Museum

    4.6 (786 Votes)
    Hr Giger Museum

    Art Museum, Museum, Arts And Crafts, Exhibition

    Hans Rudolf "Ruedi" Giger was a Swiss painter and was a part of the special effects team of the Academy Award winning movie ‘Alien’. In the year 1990, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, HR Giger was invited to display his unique and intriguing collection at the Chateau de Gruyeres. He fell in love with the town and in the year 1997, he acquired the Château St. Germain with ...Read more

  5. Moleson

    4.7 (302 Votes)
    Moleson

    View Point

    Moleson is a popular mountain belonging to the Swiss Pre-Alps. Situated at an elevation of 2002 metres, Moleson offers spectacular views of Switzerland. Turning into a ski wonderland during the winters, the ride to the top in a funicular or a cable car offers a thrilling and surreal experience. During summers, visitors can find and engage in activities such as archery, mini golf and mountain/ r...Read more

  6. Le Calvaire

    Le Calvaire

    Historical Site, Exhibition , Heritage Building

    Le Calvaire is a sixteenth century building which has now been converted into an art gallery. Every year, from Easter to mid-October, local craftsmen exhibit their works over here. Having an interesting history, the building used to be a guardroom during the middle ages. In the 18th century, it was used to store salt. Later on, the building was converted into a fire station till it was finally ...Read more

  7. Cafe Restaurant Chalet De Gruyeres Sa

    4.5 (45 Votes)
    Cafe Restaurant Chalet De Gruyeres Sa

    Food And Drinks, Cafe, Restaurant

    Give your taste buds a feast by visiting the Cafe-Restaurant Chalet de Gruyeres SA in Switzerland. This cozy restaurant serves classic Swiss delicacies that tease your taste buds and make your mouth water. Not-to-miss is their fondue which just melts in your mouth. The restaurant is very well set which makes it a pleasant place to have food with family and friends. The staff is very friendly a...Read more

  8. Chocolaterie De Gruyeres Sarl

    4.5 (26 Votes)
    Rue du Bourg 8, 1663 Gruyères, Switzerland

  9. Tibet Museum

    4.4 (526 Votes)
    Tibet Museum

    Art Museum, Museum, Arts And Crafts, Exhibition

    A private collection turned into a museum, the artefacts on display at this museum belong to Mr. Alain Bordier. The collection consists of over 300 works of Himalayan art. Dating from the 6th century to the 18th, the paintings, artefacts and sculptures have been collected from the Himalayan regions of Tibet, Northern India, Nepal and Burma. The Tibet Museum is a must visit if you want to explor...Read more

  10. Bulle

    3.9 (1 Vote)

  11. De La Tour Restaurant/hotel

    4 (2 Votes)

  12. Gruyeres, Gare

    4
    Switzerland

  13. Chateau Garden

    5
    Les Grands-Chemins, 1663 Gruyères, Switzerland
    Park

  14. Camping Les Sapins

    3.5
    Epagny 1664

  15. Chateau De Gruyeres

    4.6
    Rue du Château 8