4 Stars Hotel near by Fribourg City, Switzerland

Charmey

In town

Located in the prealps of Fribourg and with an altitude of 900 m,this typical village offers you a number of different activities, sights and services.

More informations on www.gruyere.com

The museum of Charmey traces the cultural an social history of Pays et Val of Charmey, hight light of the production of the Gruyère AOP and the traditions.

More informations onwww.musee-charmey.ch

Surrounded by an exceptional panorama, the Bains de la Gruyère offer a wonderful view on the Swiss mountains. Two huge pools with mineral water with a temperature of 34°C entertain young and old. A nordic and an oriental pavillon are also at your disposition, as well as a range of over 50 different care services. There are performed by experienced masseurs and qualified cosmeticians.

More informations onwww.bainsdelagruyere.ch

Perfect on winter timethe gondola takes you from Charmey to Vounetz, starting point of slopes as well as many hikes that you can go on by foot or bike and a ski area of 30 km of ski run ( 6 gondola)

In spring and summer, discover the"Parc d’Aventures de Charmey" (aventure park),"accrobranche" and "Tyrolienne "d for those who enjoy strong sensations...

The Cailler chocolate factory , The chocolate factory vallows you to learn more about the process of producing
chocolate and savor the smell of finest chocolate.

More informations on  www.cailler.ch

Located near the mountain pastures at the foot of Gruyères Castle the house of the Gruyère cheese will invitesyou to discover the king of cheeses, Gruyère PDO . Whether families, groups or even alone , The Maison du Gruyère offers a kind getaway to show you all of its cheese manufacturing secrets .

More informations on www.lamaisondugruyere.ch

Charmey is also at 90 minutes from Geneva by motorway , 45 minutes from Bern and 30 minutes from Freiburg.

Swiss Mountain

Culture, heritage and tradition

In Broc (10 min – 7 km from the hotel) :

  • "Maison Cailler", the Chocolate factory, allows you to learn more about the process of producing chocolate
  • and savor the smell of finest chocolate.
  • • The hydroelectric plant has an energy information center that offers
  • ian interactive tour and fun

In Jaun (12 minutes – 10 km fromthe Hotel) :

  • The waterfall pours up to 6000 litres of water per second into the Jogne.
  • The « Cantorama » or « Maison du Chant » was established in a Romanesque church that dates back into the 13th century and testifies to the incredible richness of choral groups in the region of Fribourg
  • Cemetery and woodcarving, discover a unique craft of its kind
  • the hole witch is a geological curiosity That lets the sun 's rays in winter and offers a show surnaturel.

In Pringy (14 min – 11 km from the hotel :

  • make your fondue while you stroll to the rhythm of the horses and contemplating the landscape. The Carriages By Pass the villages of Pringy , Grandvillard and Estavannens.

In Gruyères (15 min – 11 km from the Hote) :

  • The visit of the castle offers a walk through eight centuries of architecture, history and culture. The castle used to be the residence of the county of Gruyères
  • Tibet Museum - Foundation of Alain Bordier, come and discover the fascinating beauty of the art of the Himalaya.

In Bulle (15 min – 11 km from the Hotel):

  • Visit the historical center of Bulle. Admire the monuments, the sights, the parks and the viewpoints on the surrounding mountains. The museum invites you to discover the animated models of the city (of 1722, 1912, and 2002) and the parcour „La Gruyères“, routes and footprints, that were created in 2012.

In Moléson-sur-Gruyères (20 min – 15 km from the hotel):

  • • The funicular and the cable car take you to the top of the Moléson (alt. 2002 m), where an impressive panorama is waiting for you. You can admire it by a 360 degree field of view.Have a look at the lake Léman in Jura and the Mont-Blanc in the Bernese Oberland.

Le Bry (25 min – 25 km from the hotel) :

  • Excursion hour in small rowing boat to discover the lake of La Gruyère. Admire the cliffs of Rossens and visit Ogoz island with its ruins and restored chapel.
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Sport and leisure

  • Plane and parachute
  • Hot air balloon
  • Paragliding and delta
  • Pendular jump
  • Swimming pools
  • Beach
  • Rafting and canyoning
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing, kayak, sailing, and diving
  • Boat rental
  • Hiking
  • Mountain bike
  • Sledge and trottinerbe
  • Parcours aventures
  • Varappe et escalade
  • Golf et minigolf
  • Equitation
  • Tennis, squash et badminton
  • Skatepark
  • Bowling et lasergame