This Town Lent Its Name To Europe's Most Loved Cheese

When you think of Switzerland, what comes to mind first? Maybe the chalets of Gstaad, or Christmas at Bern, or the rich history of Geneva. But there are some relatively lesser known wonders, like the district of Gruyères in the Fribourg canton of Switzerland, that people often overlook. Home to Lake of Gruyère, one of the finest artificial lakes in Switzerland, the town is also the abode of the famous Gruyère cheese. In the heart of Switzerland, surrounded by the Alps, this medieval town, one of the seven districts of the canton of Fribourg, offers a treasure trail of cuisine and culture for travellers.