Gruyeres is as pretty as a postcard.

Gruyeres is a small mountain village in the Gruyere region of Switzerland. It is famous for cheese and the Gruyeres sour cream. The cheese is great indeed! However, we were not very impressed by the sour cream…it was way too thick and fatty. Most of all we were not impressed with the prices…but we got used to it in Switzerland…it’s just an expensive country.

Main tourist attractions in Gruyeres, Switzerland.

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• Walk around Gruyeres village and admire the landscape you can see from the hill. Also make sure you taste some delicious and authentic fondue.
• Visit the Gruyeres castle on top of the hill. This is not a spectacular castle, but it does offer some great views of the surrounding country side.
• Visit the Gruyeres cheese factory and museum.
• Drive or walk to the Caillers Chocolate factory in the nearby village of Broc. It’s only 10 minutes by car.

How to get to Gruyeres, Switzerland

Gruyeres is about one hour north of Geneva, Switzerland by car. There are trains that you can take as well, but using a car is the easiest way to get there. Also, by car you can drive through the mountain passes and get back to Geneva the “back” way. You will love the landscape.

Local map of Gruyeres, Switzerland and surrounding area.

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Everything is ready for your visit in Gruyeres, Switzerland.

Gruyeres is great for tourists…the Swiss are ready for you! You’ve got a castle, restaurants, a chocolate factory, a cheese factory and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful scenery. It’s obvious that this would be a great tourist attraction. So, the Swiss, as usual have taken full advantage of this region and developed it especially for you the tourist.

Postcard perfect mountain landscape in Gruyeres, Switzerland.

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Get your tongue ready for some tasting.

If you try ignoring the steep price available at all local restaurants, then you’re in for a treat. You’ve got to try some of the local specialties. There’s milk and cheese everywhere and in everything if you want . We loved the fresh cheese fondue and fresh fruit with some very thick but fresh cream. Our bill definitely put a damper on our enjoyment of the meal, but oh well…we were in Switzerland.

Fresh raspberries and very rich creme served at a local restaurant in Gruyeres, Switzerland.

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A tourist’s verdict of Gruyeres, Switzerland

What’s the verdict? Well, we loved visiting Gruyeres ! The only negative point would be the food prices in the area…but oh well, you’re in Switzerland. Anywhere you’re going it will be expensive, so this is definitely a great day trip from Geneva and well worth your time.

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| November 29, 2007 | Posted in Destination Guides, Most Popular, Switzerland |