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Municipality in Fribourg, Switzerland
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Gruyères is a town in Switzerland and the capital of the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Its German name is Greyerz. This medieval town is an important tourist location in the upper valley of the Saane river, and gives its name to the well-known Gruyère cheese. While its most famous landmark (other than the cheese) is the castle, the old town is lovely as well.
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A cheese factory where Gruyere cheese is made.
Château de Gruyères
This castle was built in the 13th century. It is known mostly for its picturesque views among the hilly landscape.
Here are famous works by the HR Giger, known for his design of the antagonists in the Alien and Species films. Make sure to also check out the HR Giger Bar opposite.
EPCO
Take a dive from 4000 metres alone or tandem.
Interactive tour through a chocolate factory and the history of chocolate. You won’t get to see much of the actual production, it’s mostly films and displays, but the chocolate tasting at the end of the tour is definitely the highlight.
While the food is as ordinary as any other at this very touristy place, it has a glass wall with a very nice view on the surrounding region from the restaurant area.
By train
Gruyères is served by a train coming from the town of Bulle, which has regular services to Fribourg and Bern and thence to the rest of the Swiss railway network.
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