Archives - Château de Gruyères

04.10.2026

Swiss Castle Day 2026

Voyages, voyages Fighting, trading, creating On Swiss Castles Day 2026, Gruyères Castle invites you to spend a fascinating Sunday exploring the many facets of travel throughout history. Whether for military campaigns, trade routes or artistic journeys in search of inspiration,...

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08.11.2025

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Museums' Night 2025

All eyes on nature! Night owls, step through the gates and set off in search of the animals and plants that thrive – and sometimes take root – within the former medieval fortress. As you explore, meet the experts of...

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05.10.2025

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Swiss Castle Day 2025

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...

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21.06.2025 - 22.06.2025

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St. John Day's Medieval Festival 2025

On 21st and 22nd June 2025, experience the traditional St. John Day's Medieval Festival at Gruyères Castle. Houppelandes, poulaines, gambesons... ready for a makeover? For just a weekend, the Gruyères Castle unveils the fashion trends of the 15th-century in a...

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01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

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In 2025, the Art Colony is Turning 175!

The Gruyères Castle was put on the market in 1848 after the prefecture was moved to Bulle. The next year, a family of businessmen from Geneva, the brothers Jean-François, Antoine, and Daniel Bovy, purchased it by pooling their funds so...

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09.11.2024

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Museums' Night 2024

The Adventure of the Senses For one epic evening, Gruyères Castle invites you to put your senses to the test in a series of amusing challenges. Open your eyes wide, test your taste buds, guess by touch, listen closely, and...

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