Грюйерские замок и сыр Gruyère castle and cheese

Rating 9110

The founding date of the Châ teau de Gruyè res is between 1270 and 1282. The last count of Gruyè res went bankrupt in the middle of the 16th century, his possessions were divided between the cities of Bern and Friborg. The castle was used for administrative purposes until the Ballan and Bovy families became its owners, who spent money on restoration. After that, the castle was purchased to organize a museum. The museum exhibits architecture, crafts, weapon painting and history. In the halls there is a spirit of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque. The exposition of one of the halls is dedicated to the Battle of Murten in 1476 between the troops of the Swiss Confederation and the Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold. In this battle, the Swiss defended their independence. The balcony overlooks the surroundings and the picturesque castle courtyard with the theme of the crane, which is present in the family coat of arms, although it is not always easy to see. The surrounding alpine beauty softens its harsh medieval appearance.
At the ticket office you can buy a bottle of local wine, and the city itself is famous for Gruyere cheese, a worthy representative of Swiss cheeses. Not far from the castle there is a cheese factory, where you can go on an excursion, and you will be happy to offer you an assortment of Gruyè re cheese in the shops of the town.