Authentic moments in La Gruyère (T)
Thanks to the Grand Tour, La Gruyère’s now got you under its spell and this route is just what you need to get to know this region even better! If you enjoy something completely different, make sure you visit the HR Giger museum, devoted to the Swiss creator of the creatures in the film Alien, and the bar designed by the artist! There’s also Gruyères Castle and the Tibet Museum to top off this original tour.
In Moléson-sur-Gruyères, a real holiday resort with the Moléson mountain close by, you can let off steam and learn all about traditional cheese-making in an authentic mountain pasture chalet. Then return to Bulle, the main town of La Gruyère, with its fabulous Musée Gruérien. Then, if you want some exercise, choose between golf, the Charmey Adventure Park or walks in the Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Regional Park. Finally, Jaun will cast its spell on you with its mountain scenery, the Cantorama dedicated to Fribourg’s musical heritage and its dynamic and invigorating waterfall.
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Gruyères Castle
The castle, constructed in the 13th century, was home to a long succession of Gruyères counts. Michel, the last of them, faced financial difficulties and declared bankruptcy in 1554. The creditors - the towns of Fribourg and Berne - shared his land between them. The Castle became the headquarters of the Fribourg bailiffs (1555-1798), then the prefects' residence until 1848. It was put up for sale in 1849 and became the property of the Bovy and Balland families, who stayed there in summer and took care of restoration of the site with their artist friends. In 1938, the State of Fribourg bought the Castle and opened a museum.
Discover the Castle's permanent exhibitions that serve as a reminder of its history, in addition to various temporary exhibitions.
"Gruyères" is a thrilling multimedia show (images, music, light and sound). 18 minutes duration, available in 8 languages, it brings the visitor out of time, on a discovery of the wonderful story of the castle. Every day, every 30 minutes.
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HR Giger Museum
In 1980, HR Giger, a Swiss artist, won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects for his participation in the film "Alien".
The museum is located in St-Germain castle, in the centre of the medieval town of Gruyères. It contains the biggest existing collection of the works of HR Giger: paintings, sculptures, furnishings, film sets. Between reality and fiction, past and future, HR Giger takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of your imagination.
The HR Giger bar, opposite the museum, is also well worth visiting.
The HR Giger museum is located a few metres away from Gruyères Castle. A special rate gives access to the two museums.
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Tibet Museum - Fondation Alain Bordier
It is with great joy that the Alain Bordier Foundation announces the opening of the Tibet Museum at the heart of the medieval town of Gruyères.
It is the encounter between a collector and a place: the Tibet Museum shows the result of 30 years of passion for the art of the Himalaya.
The visitor is invited to discover Buddhist Art within the framework of the renovated chapel of St. Joseph and to enjoy a selected choice of sculptures, paintings and ritual objects.
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Mountain Cheese Dairy
The Moléson's mountain cheese dairy seeks to demonstrate traditions of chalet life and cheese-making.
As well as cheese-making demonstrations, which take place twice a day, once you reach the chalet, you can enjoy a fondue or traditional macaroni.
In winter season please contact directly with the tourist office in Moléson.
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Schaukaeserei am Fuss des Moleson (© FRIBOURG REGION)
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Fun Park
Accessible according to individual's wishes and abilities. A system of tokens gives you access to all these leisure pursuits: Bobsleigh, Dowhill-scootering, Grass scooter, minigolf, Cheese dairy on the alp.
Attention: one must be taller than 1.4 m. (1.10m for the bobsleigh) You can however take a smaller child with you if you wish.
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Tourist Office Gruyères
Opening hours
Monday - Sunday: 10.30 am - 12.00 am and 1.00 pm - 4.30 pm
July-August: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
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Tourist Office Moléson-sur-Gruyères
Opening hours
Monday-Saturday: 8.30 am - 7.00 pm
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Musée gruérien
Its permanent exhibition presents an important collection of Folk Art from the area (poyas, bells, cream spoons...).
Reconstructions of interiors and themed areas tell of the economic, religious and social history of the inhabitants of the region between the 16th and 20th centuries. There are farmers' rooms, mountain cheese dairies, objects bearing witness to popular piety, everyday life and the pastoral cycle.
Objects, costumes and documents reveal the richness of a traditional culture based on the farming of mountain pastures and trading of the famous Gruyère AOC cheese.
Guided visits, animations, Sundays in Family.
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Tourist Office Bulle
Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 9.00 am - 12.00 am and 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm
Saturday: 9.00 am - 12.00 am
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Golf de La Gruyère
Season: March to October
Infrastructure: Club House.
For all players
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Tourist Office Charmey
Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 9.00 am - 12.00 am and 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Saturday : 9.00 am - 12.00 am
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Charmey Aventures
Charmey Adventures is located at the mid-station of Rapido Sky which connects Charmey to Vounetz. Access with gondola.
Seven tracks of various levels of difficulty can be discovered. An aerial wire tow at a height of between 2 and 25 metres is accesible from 7 years old. A track is reserved to the 4-6 years old. Rent of the climbing harness on place for CHF 8.-. Two big "Tyrolienne" (rope slide) in the middle of the forest complete the offer of the adventure park. The "Squirrel-Track" is especially for kids between 4 and 7 years. Experience the Powerfan leap into the void, from a platform situated at a height of 13 metres.
Since 2012, discover the "Tyrolienne Valley", a rope slide made of 12 Tyroliennes from Vounetz to the Charmey Aventures site.
Other activities are also available, like treasure hunt in the forest, drive down by grass scooter and package offers. Our snack-bar welcomes you for a rest.
New!
In collaboration with Anémos Paragliding, Charmey Aventures proposes a package combining a entry at the fun park and a paragliding flight of 20 minutes. Both activities take place in Charmey on a day or a half day. The paragliding flight always takes place at the end.
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Regional nature park Gruyère Pays d’Enhaut
The Gruyère – Pays-d'Enhaut Regional Nature Park is one of the 19 Swiss parks of national importance. Its territory (630 km²) extends over 3 cantons, between Montreux, Gstaad and Bulle. Go from the lowest altitude of 374 m on the shores of Lake Geneva to the highest peak, Tarent, at 2548 m.
The Park is characterised by unspoilt nature, remarkable landscapes, and a still very active alpine economy. Its role is to put forward different projects and actions: to preserve and enhance the quality of nature and landscape, to strengthen economic activities based on sustainability and to raise awareness.
Travel through its landscapes and learn more about the park's various activities and educational walks. A varied programme of activities is offered in the park as well, including guided wildlife observations, cultural and historical tours in the villages and discovery walks in the nature reserves.
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Waterfalls
This spot, between the waterfall and the old church, hosts an exceptional level of positive energy.
Some 15 kilometers to the South-West of the village of Jaun, in the area of the Gros-Mont valley, there is another valley cutting across it which is flanked by the highest mountains of the Fribourg Préalpes: the “les Morteys” valley.
The stream running through this high valley has its source on the side of the Vanil Noir, at 1,920 metres above sea level, then it flows on for about three kilometres through this wild scenery, losing water on its way, before disappearing altogether. In 1928, it was decided to put some colour on this stream. To everyone’s surprise, eleven days after this was done, the coloured water reappeared in the Jaun waterfall!
Up to 6,000 litres per second spurt from the rock in the month of June. To get a feeling of the force of the place, stand at the fence in front of the waterfall and breathe in slowly and deeply the liquid, christallised “light”. The waterfall has a very high positive energy content (13,500 Bovis units).
Source : Blanche Merz, lieux d’énergie en Suisse, édition AT
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Cantorama
In 2011, the historic organ dating back to 1786 was rebuilt and inaugurated. With a dozen concerts every year, the Cantorama bears witness to the cultural heritage of folk music and above all, of the extraordinary richness of Fribourg choral music.
The Cantorama is full of information, music scores, recordings etc. related to the historical and cultural heritage of singing and popular music in the canton of Fribourg.
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Tourist Office Jaun
Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 9.00 am - 11.30 am and 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Saturday (during the season): 9.00 am - 11.30 am
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