Open every day From November to March: 10 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. From April to October: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.	!!! Attention: this exhibition is over. Christmas at the castle - Cribs from the Erzgebirge From the 13th of November 2004 until the 9th of January 2005 The 24th, 25th and 31st of December 2004 and also the 1st of January 2005: open from 10 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. “Christmas at the castle” is placed under the enchanting sign of the nativity scenes from Erzgebirge. The exhibition unveils rare pieces of the XIXth and XXth century from the famous collection of Leonhard Jeckelmann. The art of Christmas benefits from a long tradition in the Erzgebirge, a mountainous region of Germany. Since the end of the XVIIth century, wood craftsmanship constitute one of the main activities of its population. Still today, toys and nativity scenes made from polychrome wood manufactured in Seiffen, Annaberg or Lössnitz are renowned in the entire world. Amongst the curiosities displayed at the castle of Gruyères, we find pyramids of heat, which mingle the life of Christ to the typical occupants of Erzgebirge. A mechanic Mount, angels of light and flying buttresses, nutcrackers and little chaps smoking, all of which complete the festive atmosphere, for the delight of children and adults.