Things to do & places to visit in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland

Canton of Fribourg #8 destination in Switzerland 2023. The average rating score is 4.58 based on 8.417 traveler reviews, of 197 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Zurich, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 23:39.

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5.0 HouseTrap Escape Game (1.621 reviews)
- Excellent Escape Experience!
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

HouseTrap is an Escape Game /Escape Room. 60 minutes, it is the time you have to escape from amazing universe ! Will you Escape or will you stay in ? One Hour, One Team, One unforgettable adventure ! See more..
5.0 Ambra Minerals (259 reviews)
- Outstanding experience at Ambra Minerals
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Factory Outlets

Showroom with minerals and fossils. The offer is aimed at the wholesale trade, so are also the Prices. Often many customers are in the rooms. The exhibition changes after a few weeks See more..
5.0 Alptransfer (111 reviews)
- On-time, professional, and safe
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Taxis & Shuttles

Alptransfer.com welcomes you in Switzerland. Our company is the best and easiest way to start your vacations smoothly: we are specialized in airport and city private transfers as well as private tours. The company is based in Fribourg and have fleet availability in the cities of Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Basel, Bulle as well as in the Rhone - Alps region and Strasbourg, France. See more..
5.0 Musée suisse de la machine à coudre et des objets insolites (Musée Wassmer) (26 reviews)
- top spot
Speciality Museums

Located in the centre of the town of Fribourg in a vaulted 12th century cellar, the Swiss Sewing Machine and Unusual Objects Museum presents pieces from around the world, ranging from the sewing-machine to the iron and the mechanical vacuum cleaner.The museum offers a collection of over 250 sewing machines from the 19th and 20th centuries, used in households but also in the shops of fabric and leather artisans. Rediscover household methods used in Switzerland and elsewhere over the past two centuries. See more..
5.0 Madame Irma (23 reviews)
- Très bon escape game
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Madame Irma, clairvoyant psychic and medium, saw everything in his crystal ball. But she forgot to pull his own cards... She went to the adventure and only you and your team can help and complete his mission ! Once entered his trailer, you and your team of 2 to 5 players will have 80 minutes to fathom the mysteries of the psychic ! By examining the clues hidden in your intension in the room, your sense of observation and team spirit will allow you to move forward in the survey by combining your discoveries with your logic ! Madame Irma is an "escape game" life-size, meaning that instead of playing with a computer, participants are placed in a real room. See more..
5.0 L'Abbaye d'Hauterive (16 reviews)
- Un havre de paix
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Un lieu unique et sauvage pour qui souhaite se ressourcer et être au calme. certainement mon endroit préféré de tout le canton de Fribourg. See more..
5.0 Les grottes des Roches Grises « La Lamberta » (16 reviews)
- A very scary place but also cool
Caverns & Caves

I almost pissed myself. There were scary rooms with crosses inside. But it was worth it. It was a quite place for my meeting. I didn‘t appreciate the monsters that ducked my back but it‘s okay. See more..
4.5 Gruyeres Castle (1.880 reviews)
- Fantastic Castle!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Castles • History Museums

Gruyères Castle has stood proudly atop a verdant hill in the heart of Switzerland since the 13th century. Surrounded by the magnificent panorama of the Alpine foothills, the medieval fortress houses prestigious collections that bear witness to its long and rich history. The treasures to be found within its walls include the capes of the Order of the Golden Fleece and the intricate stained-glass windows dating from the Middle Ages; the frescoes commissioned by the bailiffs under the Ancien Régime; paintings by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot and the troubadour decorations of the Salle des Chevaliers, created at Gruyères in the 19th century by a colony of passionate artists. From its ramparts to its French-style gardens, from the guard room to its romantic salons, Gruyères Castle takes you on an adventure through eight centuries of art, history and legends. See more..
4.5 HR Giger Museum (791 reviews)
- Blood chilling art
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Be aware that the last entrance to visit the museum is 45 minutes before the closing time - HR GIGER IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS SWISS ARTISTS. He was awarded an « Oscar » in 1980 in Hollywood for the movie « Alien ». He was the designer of the Alien beast and different other biomechanical creatures. The artist was born in Coire in 1940. Giger has given to Gruyeres a different dimension, a wonderful attraction: two worlds completely opposed. One traditional and the other one fantastic. The visitor penetrates in the biomechanical, surrealistic and mind-blowing place. The museum is open since 1998. Most of its twenty rooms are reserved for Giger’s work: paintings, sculptures and furnitures. His private collection is shown on the third floor artist such as Coleman, Dado, E. Fuchs, Schwarz, Steve Leuba, etc. A bar completely designed by Giger built on the left hand side of the Museum is the last living master piece of the artist where the atmosphere and the sensation are incomparable. See more..
4.5 Papiliorama (469 reviews)
- Exotic butterflies galore in an extensive natural habitat
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos

More than 1'000 butterflies flying freely in a hughe tropical garden. Many more things like: Nocturama (nocturnal animals), Jungle Trek (a replica of the tropical forest in Belize), Wild Seeland (native biodiversity), Bug Bigtop (small animals), Petting zoo and many nature playgrounds. See more..
4.5 Cathedrale St-Nicolas (349 reviews)
- Art Nouveau stained glass windows
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

According to legend, if its 74 m tower is unfinished it is because there was no money left. A jewel of Gothic architecture, the cathedral was built between 1283 and 1490. It is possible to climb the 365 steps to the top of the 74 m high tower and discover the entire town. See more..
4.5 Funiculaire Fribourg (330 reviews)
- Interesting historic funicular (but smelly)
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Trams

This was a really interesting sight. It was pretty smelly since it runs on wastewater but was a fun, novel thing to do. The funicular requires that you buy a ticket, but the ticket machine doesn’t take credit cards so you need coins. The ride takes about 3 minutes to get from the bottom to the top of the hill. The bottom part of the car is closed and the top part is open to the air. See more..
4.5 Ramparts Walls (199 reviews)
- Wonderful
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The city wall offers great vistas of the whole city - all the way to Lake Murten. A local expert explained the research project regarding the swifts nesting inthe walls. A most interesting additional bonus. See more..
4.5 Remontées Mécaniques de Moléson (183 reviews)
- The most famous mountain in Gruyere
Trams

In a Winter´s day we went to the Moleson, the most famous mountain in Gruyere. There was snow, but not enough to skiing. The Funiculaire was full of people who want to see the landscape from the high. It´s a marvelous sight, as the day was clear, we could see even the Montblanc, in the boundary with France. See more..
4.5 Musee des Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg (146 reviews)
- A must see for every railway fan
Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

It is 11 o'clock. The station master announces the train pulling into the station, This is where a wonderful tale becomes reality thanks so the perseverance of its conceptor, Marc Antiglio. An imaginary network of miniature railways will take you a journey through Switzerland as is it were real. Built on 3 levels, on a scale of 1:87, 2045 metres of track are layed. See more..
4.5 Bern Bridge (140 reviews)
- Fribourg's covered wooden bridge
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

The first bridge of the city Originally, the pont de Berne would have been supported by timber trestles. The bridge as it stands today dates from 1653. The central stone pillar and deck were replaced in 1853-54,and its roof in 1885. The three bridges in Fribourg Old Town (Bern, Milieu and St-Jean) all date from the mid-13th century, almost 100 years after the city was founded by Berthold IV of Zähringen (1157). Before the pont de Berne was built, travellers had to cross the Sarine by boat. In those days, the water lapped against the cliffs on which the former Augustine monastery overlooking the car park stands. In 1340, the bridge was sawn down to ward off an attack by encroaching Bernese invaders. The pont de Berne is the last remaining covered bridge in Fribourg. See more..
4.5 Schwarzsee Lac Noir (98 reviews)
- Nature at its best
Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

It was visited during visiting Fribourg, it's a great place to see the nature, trees, snow, mountains, and lake. the lake was a bit frozen. See more..
4.5 Fribourg Centre (91 reviews)
- Beautiful, interesting medieval town
Department Stores • Shopping Malls

This medieval city is very interesting. It still has the old buildings and church perfectly intact and parts of the walls left. You can access it by a long staircase or by driving. There are lots of small restaurants in the old town and people live in there also. You should ride the funicular which goes from the bottom (where the old town is) to the top (and back down if you want). There is a nice park at the edge of the old town. See more..
4.5 Musée d'histoire naturelle Fribourg (88 reviews)
- Well presented mix of ancient and modern
Sunday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM History Museums

The Natural History Museum houses many magnificent scientific collections and presents permanent exhibitions related to the earth sciences and biology.Rediscover the mysteries of life and science thanks to permanent exhibitions and many temporary exhibitions at the Natural History Museum. Unique pieces include a stuffed whale, a Siberian Tiger, a white shark, two Fribourg meteorites See more..
4.5 Les Gorges de la Jogne (73 reviews)
- Stunning Scenery!
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Caverns & Caves • Hiking Trails

We accessed the gorge from the town of Chatel sur Montsalvens and thoroughly enjoyed our walk. Some parts are quite steep and may be wet and slippery so watch your step. If you are careful it's not a problem. See more..
4.5 Le Moléson (69 reviews)
- special place
Spent More than 3 hours Mountains

We went all the way up. Half way in the funicular Half way by cable car. Upstairs there was a lot of snow and there was a terrible wind. Despite this there were many brave people who skied in the snow See more..
4.5 Musée Gruerien (62 reviews)
- Excellent small museum
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

The Musee gruerien of Bulle, Gruyere Region "Stories to share": Ever since 1917, the Musee gruerien has been examining and highlighting the cultural heritage of the Gruyere region. Located close to the historical centre of Bulle, the museum offers since 2012 an interactive permanent exhibition: a circuit entitled "Gruyere - Footprints and Detours". A sign-posted path introduces you to the Gruyere region and its inhabitants. A vibrant, up-to-date overview of the cultural heritage. Dynamic lighting,an atmosphere that appeals to your feelings. Easy access for all ages. Reconstructions of interiors and themed areas tell of the economic, religious and social history of the inhabitants of the region between the 16th and 20th centuries. There are farmers' rooms, mountain cheese dairies, objects bearing witness to popular piety, everyday life and the pastoral cycle. Objects, costumes and documents reveal the richness of a traditional culture based on the farming of mountain pastures and trading of the famous Gruyere AOC cheese. Guided visits of the museum and the townwalk on demand. 150 square metres are given over to alternating presentations of the most beautiful and unique collections from the Museum's archives. A permanent exhibition of daguerrotypes by J.-Ph. Girault de Prangey. 350 square metres are given over to short-term topical and/or artistic exhibitions. A theme-circuit has been specially designed for children. It includes items that can be manipulated and various games that are directly linked to the topics in each section. Children can, for example, play a memory game comparing Bulle in 1912 to the 21st century town, build a woodshingle roof or use a magnetic board to make up their own >. See more..
4.5 Murten Tourismus (58 reviews)
- Nice Day Trip
Visitor Centers • Sightseeing Tours

This little town is often overlooked by American tourists who set their eyes on the more well known towns of Switzerland. This charming medieval town still has its city walls and gives you a full day of entertainment. You can visit old churches and walk the medieval towers if that’s your thing, and just stroll the main streets and do a little shopping. I think it best to learn a little of the history, its ties with ancient Rome. There is even a nearby Roman arena you could visit. The physical beauty of the town is best taken with a panoramic view of the nearby lake. See more..
4.5 Charmey Aventures (45 reviews)
- Great!
Sunday: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Charmey Aventures is an entertainment park in Charmey (Gruyère district) that offers seven fun adventure trails in the trees. Enjoy the thrill of passing across suspension bridges, giant Tyrolean rides (zip lines), ladders, and more, especially two crazy jumps from 13 meters high.Tickets are valid all day long. Also a treasure hunt and mountain scooter courses. Food truck non stop. Picnic place. Dogs are allowed. The park adventure team speaks french,english and german. See more..
4.5 Pont du Milieu (44 reviews)
- A medieval bridge, one of 17 bridges in Fribourg
Spent < 1 hour Bridges

THE MAIN ARTERY OF MEDIEVAL FRIBOURG The pont du Milieu also dates from the latter half of the 13th century. In those days, it provided an access route from the Auge peninsula to the Planche-Inférieure, and further on to the Commandery of St John (founded in 1259), Maigrauge Abbey (founded in 1255) and the Bourguillon leper colony (pre-1252). It also made it easier to get to Marly and the Upper Singine, tucked away behind the cliffs you see in front and to the right of you. Back in the day there would have been a gate tower, thereby ensuring that the district of Auge was protected at either end. The original timber structure was replaced in 1720 by a stone four-arch humpback bridge, in keeping with many bridges built during that time. See more..
4.5 L'Hotel de Ville (42 reviews)
- Cantonal Parliament
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Another gothic building in the city center, it was built in 1501 by Maser Hermann. Very nice double big staircase going to the main door. See more..
4.5 Musée d'art et d'histoire MAHF (39 reviews)
- Fabulous small town museum. Better than some large US cities
Speciality Museums

Easily two hours of excellent art- most of it late medieval and Renaissance sculptures. Not a lot of great oils. The Medieval collection rivals the Cloisters in NYC. I saw zero other visitors during my time at the museum. It was all mine! They had a wonderful exhibit by a talented local artist (Moneleonne (sp)) great old building with modern interior. Free headsets but French and German only. Do not miss this museum. See more..
4.5 Berntor (38 reviews)
- the old gate towards Berne
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The walled-in town of Murten had two main entrance gate towers. One to the southwest, towards Avenches, which has been torn down, and one at the northeast, towards Berne, which today is one of the attractions of beautiful (and touristy) Murten. It is at the end of the pedestrian Hauptgasse with its arcades on the sides. The history of the tower goes back to the 13th century, but the actual building in a baroque-neoclassical style dates from the 18th century, thus from a time, when such towers were not really necessary anymore. From this period also dates the big clock, one of its main features. It is worth to look at the tower from inside the old town as well as from the outside. See more..
4.5 Fribourg Tourisme (36 reviews)
- Ararat Restaurant Fribourg | Restaurants de Fribourg Region | Canton de Fribourg
Spent 1-2 hours Visitor Centers

Yes, you can spend your day in Fribourg, and do not forget to have a walk-in at Rue de Lausanne and eat in Ararat Restaurant - Oriental Food. Meantime, more walk to the Base ville, Old town of fribourg. and enjoy . See more..
4.5 Stadtrundgaenge Murten (35 reviews)
- Beautiful Town
Sightseeing Tours

Well preserved medieval buildings lined the Town Street. It was a relaxing and quiet walk, enjoying the old and colorful buildings and houses. Worth a visit on our way to Bern. See more..