Hi there,

I just wanted to add/subtract to the Gruyere suggestion started by the OP ( which by the way was a great resource). I am coming from a family perspective.

We just came back from a great weekend there - 4 adults and 5 kids ( ranging from 1-7 years).

We did the hike from Moleson to Gruyere with kids ( it is about 5-7 km) and going this way you go down the hill instead of up. For us this was an advantage. The kids made it but were pretty tired at the end. You can then take the bus back to Moleson which leaves every 40 minutes or so - after visiting Gruyere and having an ice-cream!

The Maison de Gruyere tour was a complete waste of money and time. It is for the mass tourist market , has no heart, no smell ( of the cheese) and no interest. I really would suggest not to do this. There is however an artisanal cheese making place in Moleson which is more interesting
http://www.moleson.ch/detail.asp?lan...id=24&design=1

If you stay the night, I would suggest the farm house 'Praz July'. It is simple and great for kids. The beds are not very comfortable but you manage to sleep. It has an amazing view and close to everything. With breakfast it costs CHF 45 for adults and CHF 25 for kids over 2 years.
http://www.destination-gruyere.ch/ne...ment/hotes.php

The chocolate tour was fun but the only thing missing was actually seeing the machines working - stopped now for hygenic purposes.

The Gruyere Chateux was suprisingly well done. They have a film ( which all our kids sat and watched - amazingly) and there are some beautiful views from the top.

Lastly, if you want a simple meal ( again with kids) the aerodrome at Broc is fantastic. There is an amazing park for kids ( with goats, flying fox, swings etc), plus they can watch the small planes take off and land. Menu is simple, steak and chips, steak tartare, fondue etc but it was perfect for us!.

Hope this helps with any families visiting this beautiful region of Switzerland.