📍 Castle📸 Tourist Attraction

Castle of the counts of Gruyères

Gruyères, Switzerland

4.5 (0)

Overview

Castle with outbuildings in Gruyères in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It sits on the Swiss plateau and its surrounding hills, easiest to visit between late spring and early autumn.

Why visit: Lakeside and hilltop castles — Chillon on the water, ruined keeps above the vineyards.

Things to do

›Tour the halls and armoury
›Walk the ramparts for the view
›Explore the grounds
›Read up on the castle's Savoyard or Habsburg past

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Travel Information

Best time

April – October (interiors and grounds fully open)

Weather

Temperate central-European climate — warm summers (20–27°C), cold winters (-2–5°C) with snow at moderate altitude, and grey, foggy spells over the plateau in late autumn.

Entry fee

Ticketed entry (~₹1,000 – 1,800)

Hours

Typically 9 AM – 6 PM, shorter in winter

Est. budget

₹1,500 – ₹4,000

Duration

1 – 2 hours

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