ART. CASTLES. ALIENS. Discover the unexpected side of Switzerland on a small-group day trip from Geneva. Step inside H.R. Giger's surreal Alien universe, explore medieval Gruyères and its castle, then finish the day with Swiss chocolate at Maison Cailler.
Travel comfortably with a maximum of 6 guests and experience a side of Switzerland that goes far beyond mountains, cheese and postcard scenery. From Giger's extraordinary biomechanical art and iconic bar to one of Switzerland's most beautiful medieval villages, this is a day designed for travelers looking for something genuinely different.
Highlights:
- Discover the unexpected side of Switzerland on a day trip from Geneva - Enter H.R. Giger's surreal world and discover the art behind Alien - Step inside the extraordinary H.R. Giger Bar in medieval Gruyères - Explore Gruyères village and its magnificent medieval castle - End your journey with Swiss chocolate tasting at Maison Cailler
tles, surreal art, Alien-inspired architecture and, finally, world-famous Swiss chocolate.
But this isn't the traditional Gruyères experience.
Giger, creator of the creature from Alien. Explore the H.R. Giger Museum inside Château St-Germain and discover the dark, biomechanical universe that made his work internationally famous. The contrast is part of what makes the day special. Outside, cobbled streets, Alpine scenery and medieval Gruyères Castle offer the Switzerland you expect. Inside Giger's world, you'll discover something entirely different.
Giger Bar, where skeletal forms, arches and Giger's distinctive designs transform the surroundings into something that feels as though you've stepped directly into his imagination.
Visit it's 800yo Castle. Have a lunch at one of it's restaurants with a picturesque view to the Suiss Alps. Taste the best national dishes of Switzerland, "fromage fondu, raclette, rösti, quish"!
Discover the story of one of Switzerland's best-known chocolate houses and enjoy the chocolate tasting at the end of the experience.
perience for travelers who want to discover a more surprising side of Switzerland. Medieval Switzerland. Surreal Switzerland. Chocolate Switzerland. One unforgettable day.
Please, be ready at the lobby of your Hotel 10 minutes before start! For day of tour coordination, please provide a WhatsApp or iMessage number where you can be reached. WhatsApp is our preferred method of communication.
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