Epagny: Aérodrome Gruyères - Chapelle du château de Gruyères
Few places in the canton of Fribourg have a history as closely tied to the Counts of Gruyères as Gruyères. The medieval town occupies a hill above the Saane valley, while Epagny spreads across lower ground beside the Aérodrome de Gruyères. Gruyères Castle was the seat of the counts from the 13th to the 16th century, and its chapel is part of the castle complex. The Fribourg Prealps shape the surrounding country, with Moléson rising above the valley. Gruyères also gives its name to Gruyère AOP, a hard cheese made in this part of western Switzerland. The airfield brings a working aviation presence to a setting defined by pasture farming and the compact historic town.
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Moléson’s lower slopes shape the setting of Epagny — this small settlement in the municipality of Gruyères lies amid the pastureland of the Fribourg Prealps, where dairy farming has long influenced the local landscape. In the nearby medieval town of Gruyères, the 13th-century Gruyères Castle occupies a rocky hill, recalling the counts who once ruled this part of western Switzerland. The surrounding La Gruyère region gives its name to Gruyère AOP, the firm cheese traditionally made from cow’s milk. Epagny sits close to the historic hill town and the mountain country around Moléson. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Gruyères and La Gruyère.
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Built around the Sarine River and the medieval city of Fribourg, Fribourg developed into a bilingual Swiss canton where French and German meet. The Sarine cuts a deep bend beneath the old town, whose Gothic Cathedral of St Nicholas is a defining landmark. To the south, the Prealps rise toward the Gruyère district, known worldwide for Gruyère AOP cheese; northward, the canton reaches Lake Murten and Lake Neuchâtel. Medieval towns, dairy farming and university life give this part of western Switzerland a distinct rhythm. Discover further points of interest through webcams located across Fribourg.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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