Gruyères



Gruyères is a town in Switzerland and the capital of the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Its German name is Greyerz. This medieval town is an important tourist location in the upper valley of the Saane river, and gives its name to the well-known Gruyère cheese. While its most famous landmark (other than the cheese) is the castle, the old town is lovely as well.

By car
From Lausanne, Vevey, Fribourg you have to follow the highway until you reach Bulle and then follow the road to Gruyères.

By train
Gruyères is served by a train coming from the town of Bulle, which has regular services to Fribourg and Bern and thence to the rest of the Swiss railway network. From the railway station it's a 15 minutes walk uphill to the old town area. The cheese factory is just adjacent to the station.

Do

 * Try ice cream made from the local dairy herds.
 * Enjoy the scenic "chemin de Gruyère" hike from Gruyères to Charmey through the spectacular Jaun gorge.

Eat
You will be able to eat a cheese fondue made of Gruyère and Vacherin in every restaurants of Gruyères. Gruyères is also famous for its double cream which is served with meringues or berries.

Go next

 * Fribourg - capital of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland