Chateaudegruyeres Salledeschevaliers Photo Etiennefrancey
Centuries of history and legends
Overlooking the village, which is considered one of the most beautiful in Switzerland, Gruyères Castle stands proudly on a hill, facing the Alps as they stretch out before it. From its ramparts, the view is quite simply spectacular; it feels as though you’ve stepped into a fairy tale.
Once the residence of the Counts of Gruyères during the Middle Ages, the seat of the bailiffs of Fribourg under the Ancien Régime, and later an artists’ colony in the mid-19th century, the former fortress now houses prestigious collections that bear witness to its long and rich history.
From the ramparts to the French-style gardens, from the Guard Room to the romantic salons, Gruyères Castle takes visitors of all ages on a unique journey through eight centuries of art, history and legends.
Just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Évian, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions of contemporary art.
