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Latest Fribourg hotel reviews
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Full of history, yet a modern city. Great position above the river.
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If you have hay fever allergies or don't like the smell of cows...
In a nutshell
Not many tourist so you have the city to yourself to discover at your hearts content. Sit in one of the restaurants or cafes at the top looking down to the river and experience the wonderful scenery....
bianchis Says: We climbed the 368 steps to the top of the 76 meters high tower and were rewarded with a fantastic view of the countryside and town.This Gothic-style cathedral with its beautifully stained glass windows.It took 207 years to build this cathedral
Tripack Says: A surprising and ecological system is used to operate this funicular since 1899. So the wastewater of Fribourg move the Funi from the Neuveville District up to downtown Fribourg. Ah the eternal power of gravity! Operating hours:Mo-Sa: 7.00-8.15AM and 9.30AM-7.00PMSu: 9.30AM...
Tripack Says: I love to observe the eternal mouvement of water and mecanics of this Tinguely masterpiece. The fountain has a big round basin in the centre of which sits the fantastic black machine, a firework-like display of iron and water. The artist Jean Tinguely is born in Fribourg. In...
Walk the Old Town …a Glimpse at the Past
Greggor58 Says: No matter how often I walk these streets, particularly the streets of L'Auge and Neuveville I am always thrilled to be here.Three distinct neighborhoods comprise the Old Town, the oldest area referred to as L’Auge is closest to the river and includes the parcel of land...
Bern Gate, Cats Tower, and the Red Tower
Greggor58 Says: Walking across the Bern Bridge coming from Place de Petite St. Jean if you turn left onto Route des Neigles you will soon arrive at the approaches to the Bern Gate, a significant structure that was so critical in the defensive fortifications of the old city. You can still...
FREE ART on Display... LOOK Upwards !!
Greggor58 Says: Try to keep in mind if you’re walking about to look upwards…you’re bound to see on the sides of buildings sculptures that have been incorporated into the architecture of the structures. I noticed three in the short time that I had available to me on my last visit to Fribourg...
Lower Town Bridges…Baroque Era Technology....
Greggor58 Says: On your walkabout in the Lower Town you are probably going to cross the river on three separate and distinctly unique bridges, Middle Bridge, the St. Jean Bridge, and the Bern Bridge.All three traverse the River Saane or Sarine at different places. Two of the bridges, the...
Musee Suisse de la marrionette Fribourg…
Greggor58 Says: This little museum offers a whimsical interlude and an opportunity to examine a collection of puppets gathered during the World travels of the owners and curators, Jean Bindschedler and Marie Jose Aebi.Just across the Middle Bridge and just before you enter the Place de...
Place de Petitie St Jean…Old Town.
Greggor58 Says: This is a “meeting place”, a large old town square if you will, a wide open space found at the bottom of Rue Samaritaine where it intersects with Rue d’Or. Here you can find a small selection of restaurants or cafes to choose from if you would like to enjoy a meal or a...
globetrotter06 Says: Molino is an upmarked Swiss Pizza chain, with pizzas from 17 Sfr. upwards. Sitting outside is really good here, since it tends to get quite load inside. However it's probably not the best Pizzeria in Fribourg.
Openair Cinema Fribourg: for warm summernights
globetrott Says: Openair-cinemas are very popular in this part of Switzerland, take a look at their program, that fits all tastes from modern blockbusters to old western-movies. Tickets are 16 sfr (=11 euros). For the program of the cinema, please click on the links below, unfortunately...
Passage Interdit: A special bar because you are special...
Tripack Says: A great place to relax by having a drink or meal here. I like this place for its particular atmosphere in a original design. I use to play pétanque on the roof with the traditional pastis, read some books, play chess on the ceiling platform, having a chat or enjoy some...
Greggor58 Says: Just beside the Fribourg train station just outside of the TOURIST INFORMATION Center you’ll see quite a few RENTAL BIKES here that you can rent for the day, the week, or even just for a few hours.Velopass is a service that you’ll find in a number of Swiss cities including...
Greggor58 Says: SLOW and Similar to Watching Paint DRY...Over the years I have read bits and pieces here and there about the Funicular that exists here in Fribourg and I discovered during one of my walkabouts exactly where it is located, just off the south side of one of the main roads...
Rue de Lausanne...PEOPLE Place...
Greggor58 Says: If the weather is nice an you enjoy a meal or a beverage outdoors you might want to head to this little street...its loaded with outdoor cafe's and shopping.I only cruised through here on my way to the Lower Town and didn't stop although in places it was quite busy and...
Rue de Romont….PEOPLE PLACE...
Greggor58 Says: I ventured down this street on a Wednesday during a visit in July of 2010 and it was a “sea” of people. A” temporary” market was set up selling fruits and vegetables, fresh breads, flowers, cheeses, and odds and ends.Rue de Romont is a PEDESTRIAN only street and there are no...
Modern Era Bridges…Historical Significance...
Greggor58 Says: Given that the city of Fribourg is built along the banks of a river and that river snakes and bends it stands to reason that the city has an abundance of bridges to cross that body of water.There are two modern bridges that I think are unique and both bridges are a part of...
Murten - just 15km from Fribourg
globetrott Says: Murten is an interesting town with medieval townwalls in the south-west of Bern and in a distance of just 15km from Fribourg.Morat is its french name and german and french,both languages are used here in this part of Switzerland, in Fribourg as well as in Murten.The medieval...
Greggor58 Says: This is RESOURCE TIP...The main tourist information center is within eye sight of the train station in the center of the downtown of Fribourg. It’s in a great location and provides a great variety of resources to begin your acquaintance with Fribourg.If you are arriving by...
globetrott Says: I had just 2 hours in Fribourg and that was certainly a good start but not enough at all. If you like to read some more infos about Fribourg, just click on this link :www.fribourgtourisme.chand for a map of the city, click here 5-6 hours is what I plan for my next visit in...
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Molino is an upmarked Swiss Pizza chain, with pizzas from 17 Sfr. upwards. Sitting outside is really good here, since it tends to get quite load inside. However...
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Fribourg is a beautiful small city built along the banks of the Sarine River only a half hour drive from the Swiss Capital city, Bern. The geographic area that Fribourg occupies has been “home” to...
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an interesting town south-west of Bern
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Fribourg’s Old Town is one of Switzerland’s best-kept secrets. It remains a mystery for me - how the town that is considered one of the finest remnants of mediaeval architecture in Europe, remains...
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From Actual Tourist to Virtual Tourist.
The first 30 minutes in Fribourg. Arrive by crowded train from Bern, (complete with armed military personell ) leave baggage in the locker, exit station and turn right for the Tourist Information......
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