Gruyères

Culture4.6/5

Château de Gruyères

Gruyères' medieval castle looks over the village and the Swiss Alps, with period rooms hung with tapestries and portraits. Dark woodwork still fills the rooms.

Culture4.6/5

HR Giger Museum

Gruyères' art museum fills a medieval château with H. R. Giger's biomechanical paintings and sculptures. Alien-like figures twist through the rooms.

Landmark4.8/5

Moléson

Above Gruyères, this mountain rises to 6,568 feet in the Swiss Pre-Alps. A funicular climbs the slope, then a gondola carries you to the summit, where the view opens across the surrounding peaks.

Eat$$$4.5/5

Chalet de Gruyères

This Gruyères restaurant serves fondue, raclette and Soupe de Chalet, a local specialty. Its dining room and veranda sit on opposite sides of the street.

Drink$$$4.3/5

HR Giger - Bar & Museum

This Gruyères bar draws on H.R. Giger’s biomechanical art, with interlocking vertebrae arched overhead.

Eat$$$4.5/5

Auberge de la Halle

Gruyères restaurant serving Swiss dishes, including fondue moitié-moitié and vegetable soup.

Eat$$$4.2/5

Le Gruyérien

This Bulle restaurant serves pizza, pasta, steak and fondue, with a terrace for outdoor dining.

Stay4.05/5

Hôtel de Gruyères

Situated on the edge of Gruyères, the Hôtel de Gruyères offers you quiet rooms with balconies decorated in rustic style, and free WiFi access. Panoramic views to the Dents du Chamois et du Broc can be enjoyed from most rooms. The garden and the terrace are great for unwinding during the warmer months. A spa area as well as a fitness room are at guests' disposal. Meeting facilities are available on site. Gruyère castle is only 500 metres away from the Hôtel de Gruyères.

Stay4.6/5

Le Saint Georges Gruyères Hotel & Restaurants

Gruyères hotel and restaurant serving fondue and raclette. The mountains fill the view from the dining room.

Stay4.5/5

Fleur de Lys

In Gruyères, this restaurant and hotel serves fondue and raclette in a building dating to 1653. Its back terrace looks over the village.