Gruyeres Attractions
The district of Gruyères (German Grayerzer Land), in the southern half of the canton of Fribourg, is a gently rolling Pre-Alpine region mainly devoted to intensive stock-farming and renowned as the home of Gruyère cheese. Its beautiful scenery, numerous remains of the past and vigorous folk traditions make it an attractive tourist region.
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Le Moléson (mountain resort)
Le Moléson is a resort complex, offering skiing facilities in winter and hiking opportunities in summer.
Broc - Cailler Chocolate Factory, Switzerland
Between Bulle and Gruyères is the little industrial town of Broc (719 m/2,359ft; pop. 1,870) with a chocolate factory established by F. L. Cailler in 1898 (conducted tours).
Broc lies at the south end of the beautiful Lac de la Gruyère (alt. 677 m/2,222ft; area 9.6 sq. m/4 sq. mi, greatest depth 75 m/246ft, capacity 180million cu. m/6,356million cu. ft), formed by a dam on the Sarine (Saane).
Broc lies at the south end of the beautiful Lac de la Gruyère (alt. 677 m/2,222ft; area 9.6 sq. m/4 sq. mi, greatest depth 75 m/246ft, capacity 180million cu. m/6,356million cu. ft), formed by a dam on the Sarine (Saane).
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Broc - Electric Center
Electricity demonstrations are offered at the first power station in Fribourg.
Hours
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
