• For almost five centuries, from their base at Gruyères, the counts rule over large tracts of land consisting of governorships on either side of the Sarine river as well...
  • 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!
  • Gruyères Castle (Château de Gruyères). Gruyères is 810 m (2,660 ft) above sea level, 4.5 km (2.8 mi) south-south-east of the district capital Bulle.
  • The castle of Gruyères towers high above the Swiss town with the same name and is one of the main touristic attractions in the area.
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  • The castle, once the seat of the Counts of Gruyères, was built around 1270 and underwent significant changes over the centuries.
  • For almost five centuries the castle continued to be the home of the Counts of Gruyères, until the mid 16 century when Count Michel declared bankruptcy.
  • The main street in the town of Gruyères. A white crane on a red background is the coat of arms of the Gruyère count family. The largest room in the castle is the...
  • 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.
  • 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...
  • There are also trails designed for younger visitors: the Chalamala trail for children aged from 7 years old and the Bestiaire of Gruyères Castle for the younger ones.
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