Jaunpass Glamping

Take a stroll through the pretty village of Jaun (10 minutes’ drive), in a valley surrounded by tree-covered slopes. Along one of those hills runs a dramatic waterfall, or you can climb up to the Burgruine Bellegarde castle ruins for views of the area. At the Bulle Gruyère Museum and Library (40 minutes), you can learn all there is to know about the famed Swiss cheese – and much more besides, including regional traditions, folk art and local farming practices. A 10-minute drive to the east leads to Lake Gruyère and Morlon Plage beach, where you can swim or paddleboard. Spiez (one hour) sits on the banks of the Thunersee lake, which you can cross by ferry or admire from the tower of the medieval Schloss Spiez. The castle is also home to a museum with recreated contemporary settings, such as a bustling kitchen where a banquet is being prepared.