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 Huggler-Wyss’ workshop, Brienz From the 19th of November 2005 until the 8th of January 2006 The 24th, 25th and 31st of December 2005 and also the 1st of January 2006: open from 10 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. As time goes by, the name of Huggler-Wyss has become synonymous with quality woodcarving. This family-run business is one of the oldest and best known in Switzerland and has been creating the famous wooden figures of Brienz for five generations. The exhibition at Gruyères Castle brings together 5 major nativity scenes. This composition offers a glimpse at the past and present production hand-carved by the "Oberland Bernois" woodcarvers. Kaspar Huggler (1808-1846), and especially his son Johann (1834-1912) nicknamed “the king of the Brienz sculptors”, have presented their work at universal exhibitions in European capitals thus building the family’s international renown. Hans Huggler-Wyss (1877-1947) carved the first nativity scene, named “Christnacht”, in 1915. With a skilful technique, a delicate colouring and the invention of picturesque characters, this nativity scene has become one of the most popular sold in Switzerland. Huggler-Wyss’ successors have pursued his work, using his technique as inspiration to create new models. The accurate finishing, the love of detail and the innovative verve still remain unchanged by today’s artisans. Website Huggler-Wyss workshop