Excursions - Fribourg (Fribourg Region)

The collections in the museum involve all areas of natural science. Local wildlife and animal species from around the world are displayed.

A small house in the old Auge quarter of Fribourg houses puppets, theatre and dance masks and ancient and contemporary Chinese and Indian shadow-theatres. This is the Swiss Puppet Museum.

Franzy's Doll & Teddy Paradise: a must for doll and teddy enthusiasts of all ages.

Over 250 sewing machines are displayed in a magnificent 12th century vault.

Beer is an integral part of our culture and society. The Cardinal Museum pays homage to it while drawing you into its history.

The region around Freiburg has been booming as a centre for snowshoe hikers for several years already.

Take a walk through our solar system? Thanks to the planet path in Marly, you can do just that! Over a distance of nearly 6 km, visit the sun, the moon and the 9 planets, represented using a scale of a thousand million to one.

It doesn't always have to lead to Santiago de Compostela - follow the Route of St. James's Way, or the beautiful "Swiss Route" from Schwarzenburg to Fribourg (around 4½ hours).

Climb the 368 steps and you will be rewarded with an unforgettable view of the town of Fribourg.

A magnificent Cistercian abbey 20 minutes away from Fribourg, founded in 1137 by Guillaume de Glâne, leader of the Ecuvillens. Visits are organised on request. The abbey is near the Saint Jacques de Compostelle path.

The museum has a rich art and history collection, from the beginning of time to today. The Hôtel Ratzé houses the largest collection of sculptures from the first half of the 16th century in Switzerland. In the old abattoir, visitors can see the works of Delacroix, Courbet, Marcello, Hodler, Crotti and Tinguely. There are also many temporary exhibitions here.

The location fits perfectly: the studio of Le Bûcher is situated in the heart of the old town of Fribourg. Nimble hands work on soft sandstone and create works of art - just like in the Middle Ages. Whoever would like to, can give the tradition of sculpting a try, and can learn how to use a hammer and a chisel in one of the courses that are offered regularly. And he can get an inkling of what it must have taken to build the cathedral of St. Nicholas.

A 9 or 18 holes golf course which guides you through the fascinating old town of Fribourg. Combine sport and fun and discover the history of one of the most beautiful medieval towns of Switzerland.