Lake Gruyère

This is Lake Gruyère

Lake Gruyère (French: Lac de la Gruyère) is located in western Switzerland, in the Fribourg region. At 13.5 kilometres, the longest reservoir in Switzerland is a popular destination because of its idyllic location and the many hiking and water sports opportunities.

Discover Lake Gruyère

Lake Gruyère meanders along the former course of the Sarine. Start your discovery in Rossens, where you can cross the dam wall and a suspension bridge over the lake. Worth seeing is the Ogoz Island with its medieval towers and chapel. From Le Bry , small solar boats go to the island. In spring, when the reservoir is emptied due to the melting snow, you can reach the island on foot.

Water sports on Lake Gruyère

Enjoy unforgettable summer days on Lake Gruyère. Along the lakeshore you will find beautiful swimming and barbecue areas, for example in Morlon or Gumefens. The lake is popular for water sports thanks to its size and idyllic location. At stations around the lake, you can rent a stand-up paddle, canoe or sailboat.

Sentier du Lac de la Gruyère

The well-marked hiking trail "Sentier du Lac de la Gruyère" leads in three varied stages around Lake Gruyère – partly along the lakeshore, partly over hilly terrain with fantastic viewpoints. You hike through the largest silver willow forest in Switzerland, treat yourself to a sweet break at Maison Cailler and marvel at the farms with pictures of alpine processions.

Around Lake Gruyère

A detour to the town of Gruyères, with its castle and show dairy, is well worth it. If you feel like hiking or winter sports, the 1719-meter-high peak La Berra is a good choice. From here you can look out over Lake Gruyère and into the Fribourg Pre-Alps. The bridge town of Fribourg and Bulle with the Gruyère Museum are also worth a visit.

Experience Lake Gruyère for less

The DayPass La Gruyère or the Passeport La Gruyère give you free admission to the main attractions of the region including free use of public transport. The Magic Pass gives you unlimited access to the mountain railways of La Berra, Moléson, Jaun and Charmey.