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Mid-Summer’s Day Festival

Château de Gruyères
Rue du Château 8
1663 Gruyères

+41 (0)26 921 21 02

www.chateau-gruyeres.ch

On the castle of Gruyères' magnificent site, under the aegis of the summer solstice, the Midsummer Day festival is sure to be full of surprises for all Middle Ages enthusiasts.

During a week-end, the Castle of Gruyères celebrates the St. John’s day and presents a medieval fair.

Potters, tailors, smiths, apothecaries and weavers are staying behind the stalls. Bakers and chefs spread the scents of their dishes. Acrobats and musicians spin in the crowd.

From the court to the gardens of the castle, the medieval companies reveal the traditions and the know-how of the XVth century. Discover how craftsmen worked the material and taste the products of formerly. With the rhythm of former days musics, dance around the St John's fire and admire the jugglers and the tamers of fire.

From 22 to 23 Jun 2024

Saturday09:00 - 22:00

Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Admission prices

Adults 15.- CHF
Seniors, students 10.- CHF
Children (6 to 15) 4.- CHF
Children under 6 Free
Family rate 30.- CHF
Groups (from 15 persons) 10.- CHF

Dates and timetable

From 22 to 23 Jun 2024

Saturday09:00 - 22:00

Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Château de Gruyères
Rue du Château 8
1663 Gruyères

+41 (0)26 921 21 02

www.chateau-gruyeres.ch

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