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Stop At: La Gruyere, La Gruyere, La Gruyere, Canton of Fribourg
Visit one of the most famous cheese dairies in Switzerland and see how this centuries old cheese is produced using local milk. It`s a self guided tour where you can see the production on most days. You are given some varieties of Gruyere to sample and check out the shop and the cafe for some cheesy dishes. Small admission fee 7chf.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Broc, Broc, La Gruyere, Canton of Fribourg
Visit the Maison Cailler (Nestle) chocolate factory in Broc, 10 minutes from Gruyere. This is one of the premier chocolate experiences in Switzerland and will take you on a journey showing you the history of chocolate and how Cailler chocolate is produced. Naturally you will have the chance to sample some creations and buy some edible creations in the shop. 15chf Admission fee.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Gruyeres, Gruyeres, La Gruyere, Canton of Fribourg
Just a 10 minute walk up the hill from the Gruyere cheese factory is the walled medieval village of Gruyere itself. From here, check out the stunning views over the lush fields with cows grazing. Visit the HR Giger (Alien film designer) the castle itself and have lunch in one of the many delicious restaurants and naturally try a cheese product or another local tradition - meringues .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bern, Bern, Bern Mittelland District, Canton of Bern
Spend an hour or two in the nations capital Bern and visit some of it`s treasures such as the Rosegarden, giving amazing views of the city. Drop down to view the symbol of Bern, the 3 bears in their enclosure. Cross the bridge and walk into town, pass Einsteins House on route to the 14th Century Cathedral, the Clock Tower before arriving at the Parliament buildings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, Grandvaux, Bourg-en-Lavaux 1091 Switzerland
Drive above Montreux and Vevey to the Lavaux vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva. Visit a local vineyard and sample reds, whites and sparkling varieties and see how these underrated wines are produced.
Duration: 2 hours