Fribourg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland
About Fribourg
Fribourg has been a part of the Swiss Confederation since 1481, with over 10,000 inhabitants at that time. Since the city was founded on a peninsula many bridges were built to span the Sarine River, the first one in 1250. In the 19th century Fribourg was famous for its suspension bridges which have now been replaced with concrete. The university was founded in 1889. The 2000 census showed a population of 35,000 city residents and 235,000 in the Fribourg canton. Sprinkled throughout the city are Renaissance fountains and more recent fountains such as the Tinguely Fountain made in 1984.
Top Attractions in Fribourg
Explore the best things to see and do in Fribourg:
- ★Bern Bridge
- ★Berne Gate
- ★Bibliothèque Cantonale et Universitaire
- ★Cathedral of St. Nicholas
- ★Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg
- ★Climb the 368 steps of St. Nicolas' Cathedral
- ★Espace Jean Tinguely Niki dè Saint Phalle
- ★Fontaine Jo Siffert
Where to Eat in Fribourg
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Café des Arcades
- 🍴Cafe Populaire SA
Where to Stay in Fribourg
- 🏨Hôtel Elite
Fribourg Travel Guide Sections
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