• Aerial views of Gruyères Castle, Gruyères, Fribourg, Switzerland. ... It was the property of the Counts of Gruyères until the bankruptcy of Count Michel in 1554.
  • The castle, once the seat of the Counts of Gruyères, was built around 1270 and underwent significant changes over the centuries.
  • Gruyères Castle is 800 years old, and it houses the treasures of the ancient Counts of Gruyères and the Museum of Alien creator HR Giger.
  • Hello, We only have a short time in Gruyeres, so we will not have time to see the inside of the castle, however, can we just walk the grounds or do we need a ticket...
  • History of the castle of Gruyères. ... In 1938, the city of Friborg repurchased the castle of Gruyères and made it public, turning it into a museum.
  • We all heard about the enchanting Castle of Gruyeres, but what about its History? ... It was home to the counts of Gruyères for almost 5 centuries!
  • It was the property of the Counts of Gruyères until the bankruptcy of the Count Michel in 1554. His creditors the cantons of Fribourg and Bern shared his earldom.
  • Gruyères Castle never came under attack during the Middle Ages, but some of the counts nevertheless distinguished themselves in battle...
  • Explore the maze of cobblestone pathways, glimpsing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside as you make your way to the hilltop Castle of Gruyères.
  • All Photos. Castle of Gruyères. ... The last count of the castle, Count Michael of Gruyere, went bankrupt in 1554.