From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
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From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy

Basel
Non-refundable
Highlights
  • Travel comfortably by minibus from Basel to Gruyères
  • Visit the show dairy of the popular Gruyère cheese
  • Walk through the medieval village of Gruyères
  • Admire Gruyères Castle, built in the 13th century, at length
Description

During a day trip, you travel by minibus from Basel to Gruyères. On the way, you visit the La Maison du Gruyère cheese factory.

Afterwards, you continue to the medieval town of Gruyères, where you have free time to explore the town on your own. Following a visit to the local castle, the journey heads back.

The trip ends again at the meeting point.

Practical Information:

  • The bus is air-conditioned
  • A foldable wheelchair can be carried
  • Passengers must be able to get on and off independently or with assistance from a companion
  • The castle is wheelchair accessible only up to the entrance and the viewing platform/castle garden
  • Foldable strollers can be transported in the trunk (must be registered with the organizer when booking)
  • Dogs may travel if they are house-trained

Traveling with a wheelchair

  • Show Dairy (La Maison du Gruyère): The exhibition is designed to be accessible for people with disabilities.
  • Gruyères Old Town: The streets are cobbled but accessible by wheelchair.

Swiss Activity Tip

Gruyère Traditions restaurant offers an authentic Swiss dining experience in Gruyère. It’s open every day without interruption and features outdoor seating during the summer.

Inclusions
  • 11:00 hrs. day trip from/to Basel

  • Minibus with driver-guide

  • Ticket and audio guide to La Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy

  • Visit the small town of Gruyères on foot

  • Ticket Gruyères Castle

  • Brochure with information EN/DE

  • Food & drink

Meeting point

Bushalteplatz Steinenberg 4, 4051 Basel (gegenüber vom Tinguely-Brunnen)

Steinenberg 4, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Important information
  • Dress: clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable shoes
  • No pets allowed
  • Child seats are provided for children over 9 months if booked in advance

Provider

Operated by

Baselcitytour

Verified provider

Alpi

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