The 10 Best Free Things to do in Canton of Fribourg, Canton of Fribourg

July 21, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Discover the best top things to do in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland including Ambra Minerals, L'Abbaye d'Hauterive, Cathedrale St-Nicolas, Berntor – Tower of Bern, Abbaye de la Maigrauge, Musee d'histoire naturelle Fribourg, Ile d'Ogoz, Medieval City Walls, Bern Bridge, L'Hotel de Ville.
Restaurants in Canton of Fribourg

1. Ambra Minerals

Hauptgasse 3, Murten 3280 Switzerland +41 26 670 16 00 [email protected] http://www.ambraminerals.com
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5.0 based on 196 reviews

Ambra Minerals

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

Reviewed By tamkarite - Lausanne, Switzerland

Amazing place, fantastic people and beautiful stones, I love this place and I was happy to show it to my daughter she found so many beautiful items. My children & I are wearing some necklace & bracelets that are 100% done with our date hour & place of birth de LOVE them so if you have time step into this beautiful place in Morat and visit the city and if course Ambra Minerals!

2. L'Abbaye d'Hauterive

chemin de l' Abbaye 19, Hauterive 1725 Switzerland +41 26 409 71 00 http://www.abbaye-hauterive.ch/fr/hotes-et-visiteurs/organiser-une-visite.html
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

L'Abbaye d'Hauterive

3. Cathedrale St-Nicolas

rue des Chanoines 3 The Old Town, Fribourg 1700 Switzerland +41 26 350 11 11 [email protected] http://www.fribourgtourisme.ch/en/P5445/st-nicholas-cathedral
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4.5 based on 340 reviews

Cathedrale St-Nicolas

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.

Reviewed By alessandrofL127YD - Milan, Italy

The 76 metres high tower was the hightest building in Switzerland until 19th century. The main doorway is adorned with bas-relief , done in the 14th century , rapresenting the Last Judgement. Wonderful inside with stained-glass windows that create a very special atmosphere.

4. Berntor – Tower of Bern

Old Town, Murten 3280 Switzerland http://www.regionmurtensee.ch
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Berntor – Tower of Bern

Reviewed By MarcelF319 - Lively, Canada

My wife and I were debating whether we were going to visit Murten since I was a little out of the way from our route to Munich. However, we were very thrilled to make this side visit to Murten. The entrance to this town is very charming and left us very impressed with the overall feel of this town. It was absolutely beautiful and such an easy place to get around. It was a very nice place to visit and we would highly recommend a visit even if you have to take a side excursion to reach it...

5. Abbaye de la Maigrauge

chemin de l' Abbaye 2, Fribourg 1700 Switzerland +41 26 309 21 10 http://www.maigrauge.ch
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Abbaye de la Maigrauge

6. Musee d'histoire naturelle Fribourg

chemin du Musee 6, Fribourg 1700 Switzerland +41 26 305 89 00 [email protected] http://www.mhnf.ch/mhn/fr/pub/index.cfm
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Musee d'histoire naturelle Fribourg

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

7. Ile d'Ogoz

An Island on the lake of Gruyeres Ile d'Ogoz, Pont-en-Ogoz 1645 Switzerland +41 79 653 87 55 http://www.ogoz.ch/
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Ile d'Ogoz

Reviewed By Bandit-One - Lucerne, Switzerland

The Lake Gruyere has some nice spots. And one of the nicest and most famous is the area around the Ile (Island) d'Ogoz. It really gets interesting when you catch this place when the waters are low. Then you got the chance to walk to the island, with its ruins and chapel. But also the nearby beach and the walks around the lake are interesting. It's a nice area to explore by foot, taking a break, having a picknic etc. There is (limited) free parking just after you pass under the highway, close to the farm. There is also a boat service to the island. We - and our dog - enjoyed the walks and the beach here. Sadly the island was closed due to Covid-19 at that time, but it's been a nice afternoon anyways, with nice walks and views.

8. Medieval City Walls

Deutsche Kirchgasse 6, Murten 3280 Switzerland +41 26 670 51 12 http://www.regionmurtensee.ch/de/P8044/ringmauer?group=720
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4.5 based on 188 reviews

Medieval City Walls

Reviewed By Bandit-One - Lucerne, Switzerland

When in Murten, be sure not to miss a walk on the city walls. Access is free and even your four-legged best friend is allowed to go with (well, I had to carry her up - English Bulldogs have short legs). The walls, dating from even before the 12th Century (but finished much later), are well preserved and offer fantastic views over the town and the countryside. But be careful, some sections start to crumble a bit on the edge, so check your steps. It's open from dawn to dusk (not the other way around...that would be a bar in Mexico). It's suprising and refreshing that this is a free sight. But I wish people would be more respectful and not leave their marks here (names carved in the wood and walls, garbage on the floor). A must-do in Murten.

9. Bern Bridge

Pont de Berne, Fribourg 1700 Switzerland +41 26 350 11 11 [email protected] http://www.fribourgtourisme.ch/en/P8418/the-bern-bridge
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4.5 based on 131 reviews

Bern Bridge

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.

Reviewed By Mobile222211 - Hamburg, Germany

recommended bridge in the old town of fribourg. very easy to get to and is still very much used by cars frequently

10. L'Hotel de Ville

place de l' Hotel de Ville 3, Fribourg 1700 Switzerland +41 26 351 71 11 http://www.ville-fribourg.ch/vfr/en/pub/officielle/general_administration/contact.cfm#i90272
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

L'Hotel de Ville

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