Private Events
Gruyères Castle’s exceptional spaces offer a unique experience for your conferences, meetings, aperitifs and banquets. Let’s organize your special event together.
“Grand Tour” Room
Located in the heart of the castle (2nd level), the Grand Tour room presents the history of the area as a tourist destination and explains how the castle became famous. With access to a balcony overlooking the French garden, the room can be privatized and fully equipped according to your needs.
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Conference, seminar :
up to 50 guests
Esplanade
Surrounded by a breathtaking panorama, Gruyères Castle’s esplanade is the ideal setting for your aperitif or cocktail party. Share an unforgettable moment with your guests in the foothills of the Swiss Alps.
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Aperitif:
up to 400 guests
Seated banquet tables (covered by a canopy):
up to 150 guests
Esplanade
Surrounded by a breathtaking panorama, Gruyères Castle’s esplanade is the ideal setting for your aperitif or cocktail party. Share an unforgettable moment with your guests in the foothills of the Swiss Alps.
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Aperitif:
up to 400 guests
Seated banquet tables (covered by a canopy):
up to 150 guests
Conferences and Meetings
The “Grand Tour” room can accommodate up to 50 people, outfitted according to your needs. We can provide all the necessary equipment for your meetings (projector, screen, flipchart, wifi).
Rental fees
- 25.–/ person half-day
- 40.–/ person full-day
(minimum : 15 guest)
On request, we can also organize your coffee break.
Aperitif
Gather your friends, your family, your colleagues or your customers in an extraordinary setting. Based on the number of guests, the castle courtyard (max. 200 guests) or the panoramic esplanade of the castle (max. 400 guests) are at your disposal.
Take advantage of an aperitif to enjoy local flavors! Savor our exclusive « Réserve du Château » wines accompanied by cheese and charcuterie boards from the Gruyère region.
Rental fee (3 hours)
- Up to 50 guests : CHF 39.– / person (includes rental fee, set up, service et aperitif, 15 guests minimum)
- Over 50 guests : CHF 12.– / personne (rental fee. Does not include collaboration with the catering partner of your choice, who will be able to welcome you if the weather conditions do not allow you to hold your aperitif on the esplanade)
Banquets
Your banquet can be organized on the esplanade (max. 150 guests seated at banquet tables). Please submit your project and we will help you make it happen.
As the weather is not always good, we recommend that you set up a tent or canopy on the esplanade, or work with a Catering Partner in town who can accommodate you in case of bad weather.
Rental fee (6pm to midnight)
- CHF 25.– / guest (location rental, minimum 15 guests)
Security fees for opening outside official hours are not included.

Gruyères Castle
Rue du Château 8
1663 Gruyères
Open every day
9am - 6pm (April - October)
10am - 17pm (November - March)