Gruyères Castle: all tickets and tours

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Gruyères Castle

Gruyères Castle is an impressive medieval castle in the canton of Fribourg. It sits majestically on a green hill at the foot of the Fribourg Pre-Alps. It offers a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains and the Gruyère region. The castle was built in the 13th century and served as the residence of the Counts of Gruyères. Today, it houses a museum that shows the history of the region and the castle. You can visit the magnificent halls and rooms, which are furnished with antique furniture and works of art. The paintings and wall decorations show the history of the castle over the centuries.

Gruyères Castle is an impressive medieval castle in the canton of Fribourg. It sits majestically on a green hill at the foot of the Fribourg Pre-Alps. It offers a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains and the Gruyère region. The castle was built in the 13th century and served as the residence of the Counts of Gruyères. Today, it houses a museum that shows the history of the region and the castle. You can visit the magnificent halls and rooms, which are furnished with antique furniture and works of art. The paintings and wall decorations show the history of the castle over the centuries.

Opening hours

Open today
  • Mon09:00–18:00
  • Tue09:00–18:00
  • Wed09:00–18:00
  • Thu09:00–18:00
  • Fri09:00–18:00
  • Sat09:00–18:00
  • Sun09:00–18:00
In Geneva: Guided Bus Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate Factory, and Cheese Dairy
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In Geneva: Guided Bus Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate Factory, and Cheese Dairy

Guided tours

The bus tour starts and ends in Geneva, taking you to the medieval village of Gruyères. You will visit the Maison Cailler chocolate factory and the Maison du Gruyères cheese dairy. Of course, you can taste delicious chocolate and cheese at both locations.

  • Travel comfortably along Lake Geneva by bus
  • Visit the medieval village of Gruyère at 810 meters above sea level
  • Enjoy visiting the Maison Cailler chocolate factory, the oldest still-operating chocolate brand in Switzerland
Duration10 hr
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointBusbahnhof Genf, Place Dorcière,1201 Genf
fromNZD 345per person
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The 2 offers in comparison

The 2 offers in comparison
Balloon Flight Dawn from Château-d'OexBalloon Flight Dawn from Château-d'OexPrivate Balloon Flight from Château-d'OexPrivate Balloon Flight from Château-d'Oex
PricePriceNZD 867per personPriceNZD 1334per person
RatingRating5.0 (1)1 bookedRating–
LocationLocationLocation
DurationDuration4 hrDuration4 hr
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Guided tours

In Lausanne: Bus Tour to Gruyères and Chocolate Factory
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In Lausanne: Bus Tour to Gruyères and Chocolate Factory

5.01 reviewsGuided tours

Your bus trip to medieval Gruyères starts and ends in Lausanne. You visit the Maison Cailler chocolate factory and travel through the Lavaux wine region.

  • Comfortably ride the bus through the vineyards of Lavaux
  • Visit the medieval village of Gruyères at 810 meters above sea level
  • Enjoy the visit to the chocolate factory Maison Cailler
Duration8 hr 30 min
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointLausanne Aquatis Vennes, Rte de Berne 144, 1010 Lausanne
fromNZD 301per person
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From Geneva: day trip to Gruyères, show dairy and chocolate factory
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From Geneva: day trip to Gruyères, show dairy and chocolate factory

Guided tours

On this day trip, you will travel by minibus to the medieval town of Gruyères with its famous castle. You will also visit the Gruyère cheese dairy and the Cailler chocolate factory.

  • Ride along Lake Geneva to Gruyères
  • Walk through Gruyères Castle, which dates back to the 13th century
  • Visit the Maison du Gruyère show dairy
Duration10 hr
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointGenf Flughafen, Route des Batailleux 3, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
fromNZD 467per person
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In Geneva: Bus tour to Gruyères, cheese dairy, chocolate factory, and Golden Pass Line
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In Geneva: Bus tour to Gruyères, cheese dairy, chocolate factory, and Golden Pass Line

Guided tours

The bus tour to the medieval village of Gruyères starts and ends in Geneva. You visit a cheese dairy as well as the Maison Cailler chocolate factory. Additionally, you travel with the panoramic train Golden Pass Line from Montbovon to Montreux.

  • Travel comfortably along Lake Geneva by bus
  • Visit the medieval village of Gruyères at 810 meters above sea level
  • Enjoy a tour of the Maison Cailler chocolate factory, Switzerland's oldest still-operating chocolate brand
Duration10 hr
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointBusbahnhof Genf, Place Dorcière, 1201 Genf
fromNZD 512per person
Check availability
In Lausanne: Bus tour to Gruyères, chocolate factory, and cheese dairy
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In Lausanne: Bus tour to Gruyères, chocolate factory, and cheese dairy

Guided tours

The bus tour to the medieval village of Gruyères starts and ends in Lausanne. You visit the Maison Cailler chocolate factory, including tasting, and the Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy.

  • Travel comfortably along the Geneva Lake in a scenic coach
  • Visit the medieval village of Gruyères
  • Enjoy a tour of the Maison Cailler chocolate factory
Duration7 hr
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointLausanne Aquatis Vennes, Rte de Berne 144, 1010 Lausanne
fromNZD 301per person
Check availability
From Zurich: Private Day Trip to Gruyères for Cheese and Chocolate Tasting
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From Zurich: Private Day Trip to Gruyères for Cheese and Chocolate Tasting

Guided tours

You'll be picked up at your hotel in Zurich in a private limousine. In Gruyères, enjoy Swiss cheese, Swiss chocolate, and medieval charm on an unforgettable journey.

  • Get chauffeured from Zurich to Gruyères in the limousine.
  • Discover the traditional cheese-making process at La Maison du Gruyère and enjoy some tasting.
  • Visit the Cailler factory and indulge in the delicious chocolate.
Duration8 hr 30 min
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English · Italian · Spanish · Portuguese
Meeting pointbholung an deinem Hotel in Zürich (in Absprache mit Anbieter nach der Buchung)
fromNZD 2201per person
Check availability

Guided tours6 Offers

In Geneva: Guided Bus Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate Factory, and Cheese Dairy
1/14

In Geneva: Guided Bus Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate Factory, and Cheese Dairy

Guided tours

The bus tour starts and ends in Geneva, taking you to the medieval village of Gruyères. You will visit the Maison Cailler chocolate factory and the Maison du Gruyères cheese dairy. Of course, you can taste delicious chocolate and cheese at both locations.

  • Travel comfortably along Lake Geneva by bus
  • Visit the medieval village of Gruyère at 810 meters above sea level
  • Enjoy visiting the Maison Cailler chocolate factory, the oldest still-operating chocolate brand in Switzerland
Important information
Inclusions
  • Day trip from Geneva
  • Bus journey
  • Tour guide or driver-guide
  • Visit to the Maison Cailler chocolate factory
  • Visit to the Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy
  • Free time in Gruyères
Duration10 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointBusbahnhof Genf, Place Dorcière,1201 Genf
fromNZD 345per person
Check availability
In Geneva: Guided Bus Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate Factory, and Cheese Dairy
1/14

In Geneva: Guided Bus Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate Factory, and Cheese Dairy

Guided tours

The bus tour starts and ends in Geneva, taking you to the medieval village of Gruyères. You will visit the Maison Cailler chocolate factory and the Maison du Gruyères cheese dairy. Of course, you can taste delicious chocolate and cheese at both locations.

  • Travel comfortably along Lake Geneva by bus
  • Visit the medieval village of Gruyère at 810 meters above sea level
  • Enjoy visiting the Maison Cailler chocolate factory, the oldest still-operating chocolate brand in Switzerland
Important information
Inclusions
  • Day trip from Geneva
  • Bus journey
  • Tour guide or driver-guide
  • Visit to the Maison Cailler chocolate factory
  • Visit to the Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy
  • Free time in Gruyères
Duration10 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointBusbahnhof Genf, Place Dorcière,1201 Genf
fromNZD 345per person
Check availability
In Lausanne: Bus Tour to Gruyères and Chocolate Factory
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In Lausanne: Bus Tour to Gruyères and Chocolate Factory

5.01 reviewsGuided tours

Your bus trip to medieval Gruyères starts and ends in Lausanne. You visit the Maison Cailler chocolate factory and travel through the Lavaux wine region.

  • Comfortably ride the bus through the vineyards of Lavaux
  • Visit the medieval village of Gruyères at 810 meters above sea level
  • Enjoy the visit to the chocolate factory Maison Cailler
Important information
Inclusions
  • Day Trip
  • Bus ride from / to Lausanne
  • Tour guide
  • Visit to the Maison Cailler chocolate factory
  • Leisure time in Gruyères
Duration8.5 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointLausanne Aquatis Vennes, Rte de Berne 144, 1010 Lausanne
fromNZD 301per person
Check availability
From Geneva: day trip to Gruyères, show dairy and chocolate factory
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From Geneva: day trip to Gruyères, show dairy and chocolate factory

Guided tours

On this day trip, you will travel by minibus to the medieval town of Gruyères with its famous castle. You will also visit the Gruyère cheese dairy and the Cailler chocolate factory.

  • Ride along Lake Geneva to Gruyères
  • Walk through Gruyères Castle, which dates back to the 13th century
  • Visit the Maison du Gruyère show dairy
Important information
Inclusions
  • Day trip in a minibus
  • Driver Guide
  • Leisure in Gruyères
  • Visit Château de Gruyères
  • Visit Gruyère Cheese Factory
  • Visit Maison Cailler
Important information

+ Minimum age: 12 years + Maximum weight: 120 kg

Duration10 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointGenf Flughafen, Route des Batailleux 3, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
fromNZD 467per person
Check availability
In Geneva: Bus tour to Gruyères, cheese dairy, chocolate factory, and Golden Pass Line
1/18

In Geneva: Bus tour to Gruyères, cheese dairy, chocolate factory, and Golden Pass Line

Guided tours

The bus tour to the medieval village of Gruyères starts and ends in Geneva. You visit a cheese dairy as well as the Maison Cailler chocolate factory. Additionally, you travel with the panoramic train Golden Pass Line from Montbovon to Montreux.

  • Travel comfortably along Lake Geneva by bus
  • Visit the medieval village of Gruyères at 810 meters above sea level
  • Enjoy a tour of the Maison Cailler chocolate factory, Switzerland's oldest still-operating chocolate brand
Important information
Inclusions
  • Guided full-day tour from Geneva
  • Tour guide or driver-guide
  • Chocolate factory ticket including tasting
  • Visit to alpine dairy
  • Golden Pass Line ticket from Montbovon to Montreux
Duration10 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointBusbahnhof Genf, Place Dorcière, 1201 Genf
fromNZD 512per person
Check availability
In Lausanne: Bus tour to Gruyères, chocolate factory, and cheese dairy
1/11

In Lausanne: Bus tour to Gruyères, chocolate factory, and cheese dairy

Guided tours

The bus tour to the medieval village of Gruyères starts and ends in Lausanne. You visit the Maison Cailler chocolate factory, including tasting, and the Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy.

  • Travel comfortably along the Geneva Lake in a scenic coach
  • Visit the medieval village of Gruyères
  • Enjoy a tour of the Maison Cailler chocolate factory
Important information
Inclusions
  • Day trip bus tour from Lausanne
  • Driver Guide
  • Tour guide for guided visits
  • Ticket for chocolate factory Maison Cailler
  • Ticket for cheese dairy Maison du Gruyère
  • Leisure time in Gruyères
Duration7 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointLausanne Aquatis Vennes, Rte de Berne 144, 1010 Lausanne
fromNZD 301per person
Check availability
From Zurich: Private Day Trip to Gruyères for Cheese and Chocolate Tasting
1/11

From Zurich: Private Day Trip to Gruyères for Cheese and Chocolate Tasting

Guided tours

You'll be picked up at your hotel in Zurich in a private limousine. In Gruyères, enjoy Swiss cheese, Swiss chocolate, and medieval charm on an unforgettable journey.

  • Get chauffeured from Zurich to Gruyères in the limousine.
  • Discover the traditional cheese-making process at La Maison du Gruyère and enjoy some tasting.
  • Visit the Cailler factory and indulge in the delicious chocolate.
Important information
Inclusions
  • 8:30 hours guided tour
  • Private transport in a Mercedes V-Class minivan
  • water bottle
  • Driver Guide
  • Entry tickets
  • Pickup and return to Hotel Zürich
Important information

+ Child seats available; toddlers cannot sit on laps + Suitable for strollers + Dogs: not allowed

Duration8.5 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English · Italian · Spanish · Portuguese
Meeting pointbholung an deinem Hotel in Zürich (in Absprache mit Anbieter nach der Buchung)
fromNZD 2201per person
Check availability

Experiences2 Offers

Balloon Flight Dawn from Château-d'Oex
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Balloon Flight Dawn from Château-d'Oex

5.01 reviewsExperiences

You’ll take off in the first light of morning and experience a special magic in the balloon up to 3000 m above sea level. Depending on the wind direction, the flight will continue over the Gruyères or Saanenland regions.

  • Watch the pilot prepare for the balloon flight.
  • Rise in the balloon at first light of morning
  • Fly at 3,000 m above sea level over the morning landscape
Important information
Inclusions
  • 1:00 to 1:30 hours of hot air balloon flight
  • Total duration of the adventure is 3:00 to 4:00 hours
  • Professional introduction by the pilot
  • Return transport from the landing site
  • A welcome drink
  • Tasting products from the Pays-d'Enhaut
Important information

+ You'll receive the meeting point and exact time from the provider the day before the flight + Minimum height: 1.20 m + You must be able to stand for the entire flight + Not suitable for: Pregnant people and individuals with serious health issues + Not suitable for those who have done a dive or donated blood in the last 24 hours + Not suitable for individuals under the influence of psychoactive substances.

Duration4 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English · French
Meeting pointFestival International de Ballons, Rte de Saanen, 1660 Château-d’Œx, oder nach Vereinbarung
fromNZD 867per person
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Private Balloon Flight from Château-d'Oex
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Private Balloon Flight from Château-d'Oex

Experiences

With a private balloon flight, you can surprise your family, partner, or friends. Up to 16 passengers can join the flight.

  • Watch the pilot prepare for the balloon flight.
  • Fly together with friends or family
  • Enjoy the pleasant, smooth flight
Important information
Inclusions
  • 1:00 to 1:30 hours balloon flight
  • Total duration of the adventure is 3:00 to 4:00 hours
  • Professional briefing by the pilot
  • Return transport from the landing site
  • A welcome drink
  • Tasting products from the Pays-d'Enhaut
Important information

+ You'll receive the meeting point and exact time from the provider the day before the flight + Minimum height: 1.20m + You need to be able to stand during the entire flight + Not suitable for: Pregnant individuals and those with serious health issues + Not suitable for individuals who have scuba dived or donated blood in the last 24 hours + Not suitable for people under the influence of psychoactive substances.

Duration4 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English · French
Meeting pointFestival International de Ballons, Rte de Saanen, 1660 Château-d’Œx, oder nach Vereinbarung
fromNZD 1334per person
Check availability

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Tickets for Gruyères Castle differ by starting point and what's included — here's how to find the right one.

The 6 offers in comparison

The 6 offers in comparison
In Lausanne: Bus Tour to Gruyères and Chocolate FactoryIn Lausanne: Bus Tour to Gruyères and Chocolate FactoryIn Lausanne: Bus tour to Gruyères, chocolate factory, and cheese dairyIn Lausanne: Bus tour to Gruyères, chocolate factory, and cheese dairyIn Geneva: Guided Bus Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate Factory, and Cheese DairyIn Geneva: Guided Bus Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate Factory, and Cheese DairyFrom Geneva: day trip to Gruyères, show dairy and chocolate factoryFrom Geneva: day trip to Gruyères, show dairy and chocolate factoryBalloon Flight Dawn from Château-d'OexBalloon Flight Dawn from Château-d'OexPrivate Balloon Flight from Château-d'OexPrivate Balloon Flight from Château-d'Oex
PricePriceNZD 301per personPriceNZD 301per personPriceNZD 345per personPriceNZD 467per personPriceNZD 867per personPriceNZD 1334per person
RatingRating5.0 / 51 ReviewsRating5.0 / 51 Reviews
PopularityPopularity2 bookedPopularity3 bookedMost bookedPopularity1 bookedPopularity1 booked
DurationDuration8 hr 30 minDuration7 hrDuration10 hrDuration10 hrDuration4 hrDuration4 hr
Meeting pointMeeting pointLausanne Aquatis Vennes, Rte de Berne 144, 1010 Lausanne Meeting pointLausanne Aquatis Vennes, Rte de Berne 144, 1010 LausanneMeeting pointBusbahnhof Genf, Place Dorcière,1201 GenfMeeting pointGenf Flughafen, Route des Batailleux 3, 1215 Le Grand-SaconnexMeeting pointFestival International de Ballons, Rte de Saanen, 1660 Château-d’Œx, oder nach VereinbarungMeeting pointFestival International de Ballons, Rte de Saanen, 1660 Château-d’Œx, oder nach Vereinbarung
LanguagesLanguagesEnglishLanguagesEnglishLanguagesEnglishLanguagesGerman, English, FrenchLanguagesGerman, English, French
ProviderProviderKeytours SAProviderKeytours SAProviderKeytours SAProviderHelvetica ItineranturProviderBallons Château-d'OexProviderBallons Château-d'Oex
CancellationCancellationFreeup to 24 hours beforeCancellationFreeup to 24 hours beforeCancellationFreeup to 24 hours beforeCancellationFreeup to 24 hours beforeCancellationFreeup to 24 hours beforeCancellationFreeup to 24 hours before
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