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H.R. Giger Museum, Gruyères

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H.R. Giger Museum (address: Gruyères, Suiza) is a place located in Gruyères (Fribourg canton) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 2507 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 46°34'56"N latitude and 7°4'33"E longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: La Maison du Gruyère (factory tours, 4 min walk), Saint-Germain Castle (forts and castles, 9 min walk), Château de Gruyères (forts and castles, 11 min walk).

Coordinates: 46°34'56"N, 7°4'33"E
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Gruyères, SuizaGruyères Switzerland

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H.R. Giger Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Gruyères, Notre-Dame des Marches, Saint-Germain Castle, La Maison du Gruyère.

  • chateau de gruyeres0.4 miNE
    13th-century castle and stately room tours

    Château de Gruyères, Gruyères

    11 min walk • Perched atop a hill in the medieval town of Gruyères, Switzerland, the Château de Gruyères is a majestic castle that dates back to the 13th century. A testament to the region's rich history, the castle offers visitors a glimpse into the past with its well-preserved...

  • notre dame des marches broc1.4 miNE
    Church

    Notre-Dame des Marches, Broc

    37 min walk • The chapel of Notre-Dame des Marches is a Roman Catholic chapel and pilgrimage site in the commune of Broc, canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It was listed as a heritage site of national significance.

  • saint germain castle gruyeres~1800 ftNE
    Forts and castles

    Saint-Germain Castle, Gruyères

    9 min walk • Saint-Germain Castle is a castle in the municipality of Gruyères of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. In 1998 Swiss surrealist painter, sculptor and set designer H. R. Giger acquired the castle, and it now houses the H. R. Giger Museum, a permanent repository of his work.

  • la maison du gruyere gruyeres~750 ftW
    46°34'56"N • 7°4'22"E

    La Maison du Gruyère, Gruyères

    4 min walk • Factory tours, Museum, Tours

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Which popular attractions are close to H.R. Giger Museum?

Nearby attractions include La Maison du Gruyère, Gruyères (4 min walk), Saint-Germain Castle, Gruyères (9 min walk), Château de Gruyères, Gruyères (11 min walk).

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