The canton of Fribourg impresses with its deeply rooted traditions, region-specific cuisine, rich cultural heritage and varied landscapes that invite you to enjoy unforgettable outdoor activities. From the lake region in the north to the historic towns in the centre and the Pre-Alps in the south of the canton – get to know Fribourg’s destinations!
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Destinos
El cantón de Friburgo impresiona por sus arraigadas tradiciones, su gastronomía específica de la región, su rico patrimonio cultural y sus variados paisajes que invitan a disfrutar de inolvidables actividades al aire libre. Desde la región de los lagos en el norte hasta las ciudades históricas del centro y las estribaciones de los Prealpes en el sur del cantón: ¡conozca los destinos de Friburgo!
Friburgo
El casco antiguo de Friburgo es uno de los más bellos de Suiza, entre otros motivos, por su pintoresca ubicación. Se extiende desde la ciudad baja, a orillas del sinuoso curso del río Sarine, hasta el centro, ubicado en lo alto de una colina. Conserva, además, en sus construcciones medievales, uno de los más importantes conjuntos de fachadas góticas de Europa.
Gruyères
La leyenda dice que Gruyères fue fundada en el año 400 D.C. por Genserico, rey de los vándalos. En el cielo rojo sangre del atardecer, vio volar una grulla (en francés «grue») y decidió construir allí su ciudad. Por esta razón, el escudo de Gruyères muestra una grulla sobre fondo rojo.
Moléson
Situado en una meseta, a 1100 metros de altitud, el pequeño pueblo de Moléson-sur-Gruyères domina el burgo medieval de Gruyères y la llanura «des Marches ». Accesible a todo el mundo gracias al funicular y al teleférico, la cima del Moléson, a 2002 metros, es el mirador más popular de la región, un verdadero balcón de los Prealpes. Este panorama asombroso, con un campo de observación de 360°, se extiende desde el lago Léman al Jura y desde el Mont-Blanc a las cimas del Oberland bernés.
Morat/Murten
¡Murten, capital del distrito del lago, gusta a todas las personas! El label «Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO» obtenido en diciembre de 2022 por la ciudad de los Zaehringen, imponiéndose frente a 130 candidaturas mundiales, es la prueba. Encanta por su ubicación idílica al borde del lago de Murten.
Vully
El Vully, sus suaves pendientes y su exposición al sol se nos aparecen como la Riviera del lago de Murten. A solo 653 metros de altitud, el Mont Vully posee, sin embargo, increíbles vistas. Desde su cima, el horizonte se extiende sobre viñedos y el lago de Murten, hasta las cumbres nevadas de los Alpes berneses. Hace 2000 años, los romanos no se equivocaron al plantar las primeras viñas en las laderas del lago.
Seeland
La región de Seeland, entre los lagos de Murten, Neuchâtel y Biel, repartida entre los cantones de Berna, Friburgo y Neuchâtel, es una tierra fértil en varios sentidos. La tierra, antes pantanosa, se regeneró con dos correcciones de aguas desde 1868. El suelo negro de la antigua llanura aluvial es muy fértil e ideal para el cultivo de verdura. Por ello, Seeland está también considerada como el mayor huerto de Suiza, donde crecen más de 60 tipos diferentes de hortalizas.
Fribourg/Freiburg
The Old Town of Fribourg/Freiburg is deemed to be one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. Its location alone is enchanting: the extremely picturesque town nestles in the meanders of the Sarine river and extends from the riverbank through the lower part of the town to the Old Town. Moreover, the many medieval buildings in the Old Town, with their Gothic façades, constitute one of the most important collections of its kind in Europe, particularly the façade of the town’s landmark St. Nicholas Cathedral.
Bulle
Bulle, situated at the foot of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, is the second largest town in the canton of Fribourg. The modern industrial and commercial centre in La Gruyère has a century-old tradition of cattle markets and fairs.
Gruyères
According to legend, Gruyères was founded in 400 B.C. by the Vandal King Gruerius. He saw a crane (‘grue’ in French) flying across the crimson evening sky and decided to build his town on that very spot. This is why the coat of arms of Gruyères depicts a crane on a red background.
La Berra and Lake Gruyère
La Berra, situated in La Gruyère, is a small but beautiful recreational and sports area. The view from the 1,719-metre-high summit of La Berra is spectacular. You can see Lake Gruyère with the Ogoz Island and far beyond, the Three-Lakes Region and the Jura, past the Fribourg Pre-Alps, to the snow-covered peaks of the Bernese Alps.
Charmey
The name says it all: Charmey is a charming mountain village. It offers an authentic taste of life in the Fribourg Pre-Alps with a variety of activities. The Désalpe, a traditional festival marking the descent of cattle from their summer Alpine pastures, always takes place on the last Saturday in September.
Jaun
Jaun, and its district Im Fang, is the only German-speaking commune in La Gruyère. The village is situated on the road that goes over the Jaun Pass to the Simmental in the Bernese Oberland. Many of its 650 or so inhabitants speak the specific Jaun Valley Swiss German dialect.
Moléson
Moléson-sur-Gruyères, a small village situated 1,100 metres above sea level, overlooks the small medieval town of Gruyères and the ‘Les Marches’ plain. The Moléson itself is the most popular mountain for its panoramic views of the Fribourg Pre-Alps. Its convenient funicular and cable car make it accessible to everyone. A breathtaking 360-degree panorama unfolds from the summit at 2,002 m above sea level.
Morat/Murten
Murten, the capital of the Fribourg Lake District, is a case of love at first sight. The small Zähringen town, in its idyllic location overlooking Lake Murten, simply delights everyone. This is also attested to by the ‘Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO’ label, which it obtained in December 2022, beating out more than 130 international applications.
Vully
Situated opposite the small town of Murten, Vully is the sunny riviera of Lake Murten. Mont Vully is only 653 m high but has magnificent views. The view from its ridge extends over the vineyards and lake to the snow-covered peaks of the Bernese Alps. The villages on the southern slope, from Môtier, Praz and Lugnorre to Guévaux, are traditionally characterised by winegrowing.
Seeland
The Seeland which lies between Lake Murten, Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Biel is fertile ground, in more ways than one. Two water corrections made it possible to reclaim the once swampy land. Today, more than 60 different varieties of vegetable are grown in the region, earning Seeland the title of Switzerland’s largest vegetable garden.
Schwarzsee
Lake Schwarzsee, covering an area of 0.5 km², nestles romantically in the Fribourg Pre-Alps. The small village that shares its name is part of the German-speaking Sense district. The lake shimmers turquoise, deep blue or jet black, depending on the light. Meadows and trees line the predominantly flat lakeside, creating a magnificent contrast to the limestone mountains and rocky ridges.
Estavayer-le-Lac Region
The small medieval town of Estavayer-le-Lac is situated on the south bank of Lake Neuchâtel. Narrow lanes brimming with history invite visitors to stroll and linger, as does the spacious shoreline of the lake. Sandy beaches and coves and a first-class water sports centre are a hit with keen swimmers. Estavayer-le-Lac has been a haunt of wakeboarders for many years.
Les Paccots – La Veveyse
The district of La Veveyse, on the outskirts of the canton of Fribourg, faces south, towards Vevey and Lake Geneva. Only a half hour drive from Fribourg and Lausanne, it attracts visitors all year round, with sporting and leisure activities in the fresh mountain air.
Romont
The small town of Romont, situated 22 kilometres southwest of Fribourg, has preserved much of its medieval heritage. Surrounded by impressive town walls, the small town is situated on a hill in the upper Glâne Valley. The regional glass art and in particular the Vitromusée, the Swiss Museum of Stained Glass and Glass Art housed in Romont Castle, are a crowd puller.
