With a whopping 200 distinct Gothic facades dating back to the fifteenth century, this is among the most expansive medieval towns in Switzerland.
Fribourg’s Old Town is also packed with art galleries, museums, and monuments, making it an ideal destination for art lovers and history buffs.
Fribourg is also known for the beautiful fountains that are scattered throughout the town, most of which were built during the sixteenth century.
In terms of things to do, Fribourg has a wide range of activities to take part in, including walking tours, exploring the town’s ancient fortifications, or cycling through the area.
And if you’re looking for a unique way to see the town, consider taking the funicular railway spanning the river Sarine. The views from up there are beautiful and the experience is one-of-a-kind.
If you would like to know more about what Fribourg has to offer, keep reading for a list of all the activities and attractions you can find here.
The 51 Most Popular Things To Do In Fribourg, Switzerland
51. En Praz des Gueux
5.0 (1 review)
Location: Noreaz 1757
50. Petit-Vivy Castle
4.3 (3 reviews)
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Location: Petit Vivy 4 Barbereche
49. Eglise des Cordeliers
4.8 (4 reviews)
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Location: Rue de Morat 6 Fribourg
48. Parc De La Poya
4.0 (4 reviews)
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Location: 1700 Fribourg
47. Lac de Seedorf
3.5 (4 reviews)
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46. Le Grand Boulevard-Belluard
4.8 (6 reviews)
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Location: 1700 Fribourg
Web Address: https://fribourgtourisme.ch/fr/P8415/le-grand-boulevard-belluard
45. Château de Belfaux
4.7 (6 reviews)
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Location: Chem du Chateau 2 Belfaux
Tel: 26-475-37-72
Web Address: http://chateau-belfaux.ch/
44. Le Gotteron
4.7 (7 reviews)
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43. Service archéologique
4.8 (8 reviews)
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Location: Planche Superieure 13 Fribourg
Tel: 26-305-82-00
Web Address: http://fr.ch/saef
42. Pont du Gottéron
4.3 (8 reviews)
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Location: 1700 Fribourg
41. Tour Rouge
4.4 (8 reviews)
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Location: 1700 Fribourg
Web Address: https://fribourgtourisme.ch/fr/P8487/tour-rouge
40. Grand-Vivy Castle
4.8 (8 reviews)
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Location: Grand Vivy 1 Barbereche
Web Address: http://swisscastles.ch/Fribourg/grandvivy.html
39. Fontaine Joe Siffert de Jean Tinguely
4.5 (15 reviews)
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Location: All des Grand Places 1 Fribourg
Web Address: https://fribourgregion.ch/de/freiburg/architektur-und-denkmaeler/jo-siffert-brunnen/
38. Lac de Pérolles
4.4 (18 reviews)
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37. smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments
5.0 (20 reviews)
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Location: Pass du Cardinal 1 Fribourg
Web Address: http://smemmusic.ch/
36. Middle Bridge
4.7 (24 reviews)
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Location: Pont du Milieu 1700 Fribourg
Web Address: https://fribourgtourisme.ch/fr/P8650/pont-du-milieu
35. Musée Singinois
4.4 (34 reviews)
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Location: Kirchweg 2 Tafers
Tel: 79-487-57-75
Web Address: http://senslermuseum.ch/
34. Buvette du Petit Train Philippe et Marie-Claire
4.5 (39 reviews)
Location: Chem du Gotteron 17 Fribourg
Tel: 26-322-57-48
Web Address: https://le-petit-train.ch/
33. SwissBierMuseum
4.2 (41 reviews)
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Location: Pass du Cardinal 1 Fribourg
Web Address: http://swissbiermuseum.ch/
32. Illens Castle
4.2 (43 reviews)
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Location: 1728 Rossens
Web Address: http://illens.ch/
31. Pont de Pérolles
4.6 (46 reviews)
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Location: Pont de Perolles Fribourg
Web Address: http://pont-de-perolles.slue.io/
30. Chapelle de Lorette
4.7 (59 reviews)
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Location: Chem de Lorette 5 Bourguillon
Web Address: https://fribourgtourisme.ch/fr/P16496/chapelle-de-lorette
29. Espace 1606
4.3 (62 reviews)
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Location: Planche Inferieure 14 Fribourg
Tel: 26-350-11-11
Web Address: http://espace1606.ch/
28. Franziskanerkloster Couvent des Cordeliers
4.5 (64 reviews)
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Location: Rue de Morat 6 Fribourg
Tel: 26-347-11-60
Web Address: http://cordeliers.ch/
27. Schiffenensee
4.4 (66 reviews)
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26. Observatory Naef Épendes
4.7 (69 reviews)
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Location: Rte du Petit Ependes 45 Ependes
Web Address: http://observatoire-ependes.ch/
25. Swiss Viper Museum
4.7 (69 reviews)
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Location: Rte Andre Piller 46 Givisiez
Web Address: https://fr.swissvipermuseum.ch/
24. La Maigrauge
4.8 (70 reviews)
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Location: Chem de l’Abbaye 2 Fribourg
Tel: 26-309-21-10
Web Address: http://maigrauge.ch/
23. Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Friburgo
4.5 (76 reviews)
Credit: Basilique Notre-Dame de Fribourg, Google Maps
Location: Pl de Notre Dame 1 Fribourg
Tel: 26-323-20-31
Web Address: http://basilique-fribourg.ch/
22. Zaehringen Bridge
4.5 (85 reviews)
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Location: Chem des Archives Fribourg
Web Address: https://fribourgregion.ch/en/fribourg/architecture-and-monuments/the-zahringen-bridge/
21. Poya Bridge
4.4 (88 reviews)
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Location: Pont de la Poya Fribourg
Web Address: https://fr.ch/dime/poya
20. Swiss Puppet Museum
4.3 (90 reviews)
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Location: Derriere les Jardins 2 Fribourg
Tel: 26-322-85-13
Web Address: http://marionnette.ch/
19. Fribourg Funicular
4.6 (92 reviews)
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Location: Fribourg Street Pierre Fribourg
Web Address: https://fribourgtourisme.ch/en/Z10937/funicular-of-fribourg
18. Viaduc de Grandfey
4.6 (101 reviews)
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Location: Viaduc de Grandfey Dudingen
Web Address: https://fribourgregion.ch/fr/fribourg/architecture-et-monuments/viaduc-de-grandfey/
17. Porte de Morat
4.4 (162 reviews)
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Location: Rue de Morat 36 Fribourg
Web Address: https://cas-moleson.ch/infrastructures/escalade/porte-de-morat/
16. Xcape – Escape Room – Marly
4.7 (177 reviews)
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Location: Route de l’Ancienne Papeterie Marly
Tel: 26-303-52-00
Web Address: https://xcape.ch/
15. Ermitage de la Madeleine
4.5 (228 reviews)
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Location: Rasch Dudingen
Tel: 26-492-96-20
Web Address: https://pfarrei-duedingen.ch/seelsorgeeinheit/magdalena-einsiedelei
14. Hauterive Abbey
4.7 (311 reviews)
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Location: Chem de l’Abbaye 19 Posieux
Tel: 26-409-71-00
Web Address: https://abbaye-hauterive.ch/
13. Casino Barrière Fribourg
4.0 (496 reviews)
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Location: Rte du Lac 11 Fribourg
Tel: 26-467-70-00
Web Address: https://casinosbarriere.com/fr/fribourg.html
12. Fribourg University Botanical Garden
4.6 (500 reviews)
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Location: Chem du Musee 10 Fribourg
Tel: 26-300-88-86
Web Address: http://unifr.ch/jardin-botanique/fr/
11. Museum – model train ‘The Railways Kaeserberg’
4.7 (520 reviews)
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Location: Imp des Ecureuils 9B Granges Paccot
Tel: 26-467-70-40
Web Address: http://kaeserberg.ch/
10. Fribowling Sa
4.2 (550 reviews)
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Location: Rue Saint Pierre 6 Fribourg
Tel: 26-323-22-22
Web Address: http://fribowling.ch/
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9. Bible and Orient Museum
4.8 (15 reviews)
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Location: Av de l’Europe 20 Fribourg
Tel: 26-300-73-87
Web Address: http://bible-orient-museum.ch/
8. Musée suisse de la machine à coudre et des objets insolites
4.5 (44 reviews)
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Location: Grand Rue 58 Fribourg
Tel: 26-475-24-33
Web Address: http://museewassmer.com/
7. Kunsthalle Friart Fribourg
3.9 (48 reviews)
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Location: Petites Rames 22 Fribourg
Tel: 26-323-23-51
Web Address: http://friart.ch/
6. Museum of Art and History
4.5 (175 reviews)
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Location: Route de Morat 12 Fribourg
Tel: 26-305-51-40
Web Address: https://mahf.ch/
5. Espace Jean Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle
4.2 (214 reviews)
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Location: Rue de Morat 2 Fribourg
Tel: 26-305-51-40
Web Address: https://fr.ch/mahf/espace-jean-tinguely-niki-de-saint-phalle
4. Museo Gutenberg
4.4 (228 reviews)
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Location: Liebfrauenplatz 16 Fribourg
Tel: 26-347-38-28
Web Address: http://gutenbergmuseum.ch/
3. Natural History Museum
4.6 (581 reviews)
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Location: Chem du Musee 6 Fribourg
Tel: 26-305-89-00
Web Address: http://fr.ch/mhn/de/pub/index.cfm
2. Berne Bridge
4.6 (861 reviews)
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Location: Pont de Berne Fribourg
Web Address: https://fribourgtourisme.ch/de/P8418/bernbruecke
1. St-Nicolas Cathedral
4.6 (1,458 reviews)
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Location: Rue du Pont Suspendu Fribourg
Tel: 26-347-10-40
Web Address: http://stnicolas.ch/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fribourg, Switzerland! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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