Gruyères, Switzerland

Gruyères Travel Guide

Trek Zone
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Facts and practical information

Local name: Greyerz FR Population: 2.2 thous.Area: 10.98 mi²Elevation: 2612 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°35'1"N, 7°4'53"E
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FribourgSwitzerland

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Gruyères Top Attractions

Gruyères Attractions - What to See and Explore

Gruyères offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Château de Gruyères, Saint-Germain Castle, La Maison du Gruyère, H.R. Giger Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Day trips

Gruyères – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Gruyères, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Swiss Vapeur Parc, Château de Chillon (Veytaux), Olympic Museum (Lausanne).

  • swiss vapeur parc17 milesSW
  • chateau de chillon veytaux14 milesSW
  • olympic museum lausanne22 milesW
  • zinal40 milesSE
  • lausanne cathedral22 milesW

Best Time To Visit Gruyères

Learn when is the best time to travel to Gruyères weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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August is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and July.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January, February and March. Most of it rains in June.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Gruyères?

What is the best time to visit Gruyères?

August is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and July. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Where to next? Visit fribourg Fribourg region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Switzerland.