Swiss Castle Day 2024
Let's party!
Gruyères Castle will thrill you during the 9th Swiss Castles Day.
From medieval ballads to showcases, the music will invade the fortress and make you to discover it in a whole new way. Keep your ears and eyes wide open, artists, musicians and DJs take control of the playlist to take you on a special Sunday.
In association with Ablette Records.
Hours
Opening hours: 9am – 6pm
Animations from 10am
Prices
| Animations included in the price of admission to the castle |
Programme
Musical guided tour (in French)
Soprano and old instruments lover, Gisèle Rime invites you to a musical tour of Gruyères Castle. Discover the history of the fortress through her ballads and traditional songs.
10am and 2pm
Showcases
The castle rolls out the red carpet for contemporary music with showcases by Azalée, Nausicaa and Loretta Gun. Bands from Fribourg take over the venerable courtyard for a feast day!
11am, 1pm and 3pm
Guinguette
Come and dance on the courtyard cobbles? Gather your friends and family, dress up in your finest outfit and dance away at the Château de Gruyères' first guinguette.
From 4pm
Light snacks from 11am
Have you wandered around the castle and danced to your heart's content? Our food stalls will delight your taste and senses.