Fribourg, Switzerland

Gruyères cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Gruyères had 2,353 residents at the end of 2025 and 1,249 homes, 18.1% of them second homes.

Tap a plot in Gruyères (Switzerland) on the map to see its size, dimensions and sun exposure.

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Housing in Gruyères

Official figures for the municipality of Gruyères, canton of Fribourg.

Residents, end of 2025
2,353
Homes
1,249
Second homes
18.1%
New homes 2020–2024
47
per 1,000 residents: 20
Density
83
residents per km²
Municipal area
28.4 km²

Change since the end of 2024: +0.6% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 47 new homes were built in Gruyères, 20 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).

Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.

Population

2,353

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Gruyères are second homes?

18.1% of the 1,249 homes in Gruyères are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Gruyères?

From 2020 to 2024, 47 new homes were built in Gruyères, 20 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +0.6% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Gruyères?

Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.

How do I find the size of a plot in Gruyères?

Open the map, zoom into Gruyères and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.

Is the Gruyères land registry free to browse?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.

How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?

Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.

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