Fribourg
Bilingual town of bridges with a remarkable Gothic old town.
To discover around Fribourg
Funiculaire Fribourg
Closed from 27 August to 4 December 2026 due to building works.<br>The “Funi” (funicular railway), which overhang the Old Town and the river Sarine, is a “technical engineering marvel”, listed as a cultural asset of national importance. This nostalgic railway has been running since 1899 – with no exhaust fumes.
Cathedral of St. Nicholas
Climb the 365 steps and you will be rewarded with an unforgettable view of the town of Fribourg.
Abbaye de la Maigrauge
The Cistercian nuns at Maigrauge are ready to offer young women a temporary retreat in their cloister.
Le Port de Fribourg, a place to relax in the heart of the Old Town
Since 2014, Le Port has opened its doors from May to September as an inviting place for people to pass the time. The seasonal project, located on the site of an old gas works, offers the general public a wide range of activities free of charge.
Grand-Places Park
In this green oasis in the centre of Fribourg, the Jean Tinguely fountain is particularly striking. It was created by the contemporary Fribourg artist in memory of his friend and racing driver Jo Siffert.
'La Lune' (the Moon) by Niki de Saint Phalle
Loreto Chapel
This Baroque-style building, which was constructed in 1648 and occupies a particularly beautiful spot above Fribourg, is a small-scale copy of the Santa Casa de Loreto in Italy and offers wonderful views of the old town.
Digital discovery of mediaeval Fribourg
"Frÿburg1606" is not just an audio guide - it is a unique experience. A mixture of audio, video and augmented reality takes back to Fribourg of the 17th century.
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