Why go
- Municipality in Switzerland.
- Known for Sarine River, St-Nicolas Cathedral is a gothic masterpiece built in the 13th-century of the Middle Ages..
- Served by Ecuvillens Airfield.
History
Fribourg or Freiburg is a municipality, a town and the capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg and district of La Sarine. Located on both sides of the river Saane/Sarine, on the Swiss Plateau, it is a major economic, administrative and educational centre on the cultural border between German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland. Its Old City, one of the best-maintained in Switzerland, sits on a small rocky hill above the valley of the Sarine. In 2018, it had a population of 38,365.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 12 direct destinations
- SkyWork Airlines SX (D38) · 12 routes: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Ibiza, London, Marina Di Campo, Munich, Olbia, Palma de Mallorca, Vienna
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ecuvillens Airfield; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fribourg, Switzerland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.