The lights twinkle, the streets fill with the typical scents of Advent, music envelops the medieval city: welcome to the Christmas Market of Gruyères in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.
On the weekends of December 8-10 and December 15-17, 2023, the Christmas spirit spreads across the town of Gruyères. 40 artisans present their handmade items, each a gift idea to delight those close to you.
Next to the Christmas market, a special program awaits you:
Friday, December 8th
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Ice sculpture performance
Saturday, December 9th
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Ice sculpture performance
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Christmas ornament decorating workshop.
Sunday, December 10th
At 10:45 am: Concert by the Grillons and Giblotins
At 11:30 am: Concert by la Gruéria
From 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Christmas ornament decorating workshop.
Friday, December 15th
At 6:00 pm: Concert by the Ukrainian Choir Kalyna
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Snow globe animations in front of the museums
Saturday, December 16th
11:00 am to 6:00 pm: Face painting workshop at the Tourist Office
11:00 am to 6:00 pm: Performance by the Dentelières de la Gruyère at the Tourist Office
11:00 am to 9:00 pm: Snow globe animations in front of the museums
At 6:30 pm: Show by the Pi-Romands
Sunday, December 17th
11:00 am to 6:00 pm: Face painting workshop at the Tourist Office
11:00 am to 6:00 pm: Performance by the Dentelières de la Gruyère at the Tourist Office
11:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Snow globe animations in front of the museums
Presence of the RTS program 'Cœur à Cœur'