Daily Life
in Bulle

The municipality of Bulle is surrounded by rolling hillsides, picturesque villages and productive farmland, with the region offering superb leisure options all year round.

Discover more about life at Bulle campus and get a taste for how our students spend their free time.

Committees & Clubs

Glion students drive their own extracurricular experience through a wide variety of committees dedicated to  sports, wine, arts, charity, and more.

The Student Government Association (SGA) is elected to represent our student community. Its primary role is to:

  • Ensure students’ voices are heard
  • Organize committees and events
  • Foster leadership development

The Local Area

Bulle is a blend of the old and the new, with a historic old town that sits comfortably alongside modern retail, leisure and residential developments.

A highly compact and walkable place to live and study, Bulle offers plenty of downtime options close to campus. And for slightly longer journeys many students choose to step onto one of the town’s fleet of electric scooters.

A place to meet

Bulle regularly stages folk markets, livestock fairs, salons, exhibitions, theaters, concerts and shows which attract a very diverse public audience. The annual Christmas Market is also a highlight

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Activities at altitude

Moléson-sur-Gruyères is a short hop by car from Bulle. The mountain that gives the town its name offers winter sports activities, while the bobsleigh ride delivers thrills all-year-round

Sports & Activities

Switzerland is a passionate sporting nation, with municipalities of all sizes investing in high quality facilities. Close to Bulle campus you will find opportunities to engage in:

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Individual Sports

Swimming, tennis, hiking, running, badminton, ping pong, yoga, boxing, and cross fit, to name a few

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Team sports

Soccer, rugby, volleyball, or basketball

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Winter sports

Bulle offers transport connections to popular destinations including Zermatt, Verbier and Crans-Montana

Sights & Events

There’s plenty to do in the area surrounding Bulle:

Alien action

The walled medieval town of Gruyères is worth a visit in its own right, but for sci-fi fans the must-see attraction is a museum and bar dedicated to the work of the artist HR Giger (Alien)

Chocoholics welcome!

A visit to the Maison Cailler chocolate museum in nearby Broc is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. There are even workshops to create your own chocolates!

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Fabulous Fribourg

The nearest major city to campus is Fribourg. It is considered one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Europe

European Travel

Switzerland’s geographical location at the heart of Europe – and its famously punctual and efficient train services – make it an ideal place from which to explore the continent.

At home and abroad

From Bulle you can connect to cities across the country, as well as cross-border destinations like Strasbourg (3 hrs 49 mins), Lyon (3 hrs 50 mins), and Milan (4 hrs 30 mins)

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Local Airports

Geneva and Zurich airports offer scheduled services to long- and short-haul destinations

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Accommodation

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