Swiss Castle Day 2025
Craftsmanship
Design Market
On the 10th Swiss Castles Day, Gruyères Castle invites you to discover contemporary craftsmanship.
Throughout this festive Sunday, Swiss designers present their remarkable creations within the medieval fortress. From blacksmithing to ceramics and textiles, explore fascinating skills and meet today’s artisans. In the castle courtyard, be tempted by striking design pieces and enjoy the vibrant sounds of local musicians.
Hours
Opening hours: 9am – 6pm
Design market from 10am
Prices
| Activities included in the price of admission to the castle |
Programme
Design Market
From blacksmithing and ceramics to knitting, weaving, and jewellery-making, traditional crafts are reimagined as contemporary design in the skilled hands of today’s makers. Meet them in the castle courtyard and discover how they revisit age-old techniques, reinterpret expertise, and create innovative forms. Browse the stalls in search of the perfect piece to brighten your home or delight a loved one.
Featuring:
- Stéphanie Bircher, fashion and sustainable object designer
- Fertigsalat, sustainable fashion collective
- Bertille Laguet, blacksmith
- Potsfink, potter
- The Knitgeekproject, knitted creations
- Léonore Graff, weaver
- Lydia Saurel, jewellery designer
- Zanamizo, ceramicist
- Julie Waeber, embroidery
- Maly Jdahim, ceramicist
Music
Let yourself be carried away by the lively DJ sets curated by Ablette Records.
Catering
Enjoy light refreshments in a welcoming, contemporary setting.
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