Sarine district, Fribourg, Switzerland

Places to visit near Grolley

Grolley is a town in Sarine district, Fribourg, Switzerland, home to about 1,575 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 18 museums and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Avenches Castle (7 km), Cathedral of St Nicholas (10 km) and Musée Suisse de la Marionnette (10 km).

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Grolley, Fribourg
Grolley, Sarine district, Fribourg, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grolley at a glance

Location
Sarine district, Fribourg, Switzerland
Population
about 1,575
Coordinates
46.8336° N, 7.0712° E
Places within 50 km
112 (112 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Grolley

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grolley: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grolley

108 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grolley. The closest is La Berra (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Grolley

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grolley. The closest is Avenches Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Grolley

45 museums within 100 km of Grolley. The closest is Musée Suisse de la Marionnette (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Grolley

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Grolley. The closest is Lac des Taillères (51 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Grolley

17 churches within 100 km of Grolley. The closest is Cathedral of St Nicholas (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Grolley

6 caves within 100 km of Grolley. The closest is Grotte de Cottencher (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Grolley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grolley
  2. 14 km Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation Chapel · church, Neuchâtel
  3. 14 km Musée Suisse de la Marionnette · museum, Sarine
  4. 1 km Cathedral of St Nicholas · church, Sarine
  5. 16 km Avenches Castle · heritage site, Région Littoral
  6. 8 km Château de Delley · heritage site, District de la Broye
  7. 15 km Back to Grolley

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grolley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints39108La Berra (24 km)
    Forts & heritage3580Avenches Castle (7 km)
    Museums1845Musée Suisse de la Marionnette (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs019Lac des Taillères (51 km)
    Churches917Cathedral of St Nicholas (10 km)
    Other attractions37Bear Pit (40 km)
    Caves36Grotte de Cottencher (31 km)
    Parks24BärenPark Bern (40 km)
    Waterfalls13Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (31 km)
    Treks23Rund Um Jaun (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Lac de Remoray (77 km)

    Grolley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grolley?

    Avenches Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Cathedral of St Nicholas (church, about 10 km), Musée Suisse de la Marionnette (museum, about 10 km), Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation Chapel (church, about 14 km), Château de Delley (heritage site, about 15 km), Laupen Castle (heritage site, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Grolley?

    112 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 18 museums, 9 churches, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grolley?

    La Berra, about 24 km by road; Vanil des Cours (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grolley?

    Avenches Castle, about 7 km by road; Château de Delley (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Grolley?

    Musée Suisse de la Marionnette, about 10 km by road; Vitromusée Romont (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grolley?

    Start in Grolley, visit Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation Chapel, then Musée Suisse de la Marionnette, then Cathedral of St Nicholas, then Avenches Castle, then Château de Delley, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grolley?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Grolley

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Grolley’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Grolley on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.