Museums and other places to visit in Fribourg Region

Broc Electrobroc

In the heart of the hydroelectric factory in Broc, this energy information centre takes you on a fun, interactive visit to the world of electricity.

Broc Maison Cailler - Chocolate Factory

Who has not dreamed of visiting a chocolate factory? Discover the process of chocolate manufacturing and the odours that come from it in the famous Maison Cailler (Nestlé) chocolate factory in Broc.

Bulle Musée gruérien

The museum traces the history, art and traditions of the Gruyère region. Its permanent exhibition presents an important collection of Folk Art from the area (poyas, bells, cream spoons...).

Charmey Musée de Charmey

The museum traces the cultural and social history of the Pays et Val de Charmey area, a major centre of Gruyère AOC fabrication and traditions.

Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens Art Gallery Y'a q'A

Jimmy and Marylène, the owners of the gallery create original works with all kind of material and techniques!
They also invite other artists for temporary exhibitions.

The star attraction of the Estavayer-le-Lac Museum is undoubtedly the collection of 108 stuffed and dressed frogs, which were created in the 19th century by François Perrier, a former officer in the Napoleonic Guard. As a result, the local history museum is now popularly referred to as the Frog Museum.

Estévenens Museum of Button

50'000 buttons of all shapes, colors and origins have been sewed. The oldest buttons come from the 16th Century, but most of the pieces are from the 19th and 20th Century. Come discover the history of buttons in Estévenens.

Fendringen bei Bösingen Museum at the farm

A popular museum with the collection of Pius Käser who was a farmer, writer, collector and searcher.

Fribourg Archives de l'Etat de Fribourg

The State Archives of Fribourg has as main mission to to collect, to preserve, to register and to give access to the public the documents of all authorities, organs, services and institutions of the state of Freiburg which are as a source of information or evidence of interest.

Fribourg Archives of the city of Fribourg

A source of inestimable value to understand the life of the city of Fribourg.

Fribourg Art and History Museum

A rich collection of art and archaeology from our origins to the present day. The biggest collection of Swiss sculpture from the first half of the 16th century.

Fribourg Bible + Orient Museum

Discover the Bible + Orient Museum !

Fribourg Botanic Garden Fribourg

Founded in 1937, the Botanic garden of Fribourg is the only bilingual botanical garden of Switzerland.

Fribourg Cantonal and Universtiy Library

The canton and university library has as main mission to promote the development of the intellectual and cultural life of the canton, to provide aid for the university lessons and the scientific research and to conserve the information of canton values.

Fribourg Espace Jean Tinguely - Niki de Saint Phalle

This area pays tribute to two great artistic celebrities of the second half of the 20th century. Jean Tinguely and his wife Niki de St Phalle profoundly marked Fribourg's cultural and artistic life.

Fribourg Fri Art, Contemporary Art Centre

Fribourg's Contemporary Art Centre Fri Art, mounts temporary exhibitions with experienced artists. Its artistic influence and avant-garde vision have enabled it to acquire an international reputation.

Fribourg Gutenberg Museum

The idea of the Gutenberg Museum is to bring together the history of letterpress printing and communication techniques of the future.

Fribourg Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum houses many magnificent scientific collections and presents permanent exhibitions related to the earth sciences and biology.

Fribourg Swiss Puppet Museum

Discover historical and contemporary puppets made using all kinds of techniques, as well as scenery and accessories belonging to the different cultures of Europe, Asia and Africa.

Fribourg Swiss Sewing-Machine Museum

Located in the centre of the town of Fribourg in a vaulted 12th century cellar, the Swiss Sewing Machine and Unusual Objects Museum presents pieces from around the world, ranging from the sewing-machine to the iron and the mechanical vacuum cleaner.

Fribourg The Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg Museum

Discover the world of the Swiss Model Railway !

Fribourg Velo-Club Fribourg Museum

A new museum is now open in Fribourg! The Velo-Club Fribourg Museum has just been inaugurated at the Caserne de la Poya.

Gletterens Lakeside Village

Experience Prehistory in this reconstituted village. Through demonstrations and workshops, you will discover the lifestyle of our distant ancestors.

Gruyères Gruyères Castle

A visit to the castle is a journey across eight centuries of architecture, history and culture. The castle was the residence of the counts of Gruyères.

Gruyères HR Giger Museum

Immerse yourself in the world of Fantastic Art. In 1980, HR Giger, a Swiss artist, won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects for his participation in the film Alien.

Gruyères Tibet Museum - Fondation Alain Bordier

Discover the amazing beauty of Himalayan Art.

Gruyères/Pringy La Maison du Gruyère - Cheese-dairy

Snuggling near the mountain pastures at the foot of Gruyères Castle, La Maison du Gruyère invites you to discover Le Gruyère AOP.

Jaun Cantorama

The Cantorama, or House of Song, is established in the Romanesque church of Jaun (Bellegarde in French), which dates back from the 13th century. It bears witness to the incredible richness of choral art in Fribourg.

Kerzers Old farm museum "Althuus", Jerisberghof

The 300 year old farm museum is the oldest building in the area. Old farm implements as well as homemade crafts can be viewed. Art-exhibitions in the garret.

Kerzers Papiliorama

Under several glass domes, the Papiliorama takes you into a tropical climate where all kinds of animals, plants, insects and, of course, butterflies, live together.

Kerzers Train Signal Box Crossing Kerzers

Visit the historical train signal box crossing.

Mézières (FR) Wallpaper Museum

Seldom do we encounter such a rich collection of wallpapers which have survived in situ, either in Switzerland or elsewhere. Given their rarity, these exquisite wallpapers rightly deserve protection and restoration.

Moléson-sur-Gruyères Moléson Observatory

A funicular and cable-car take you to the top of the Moléson (altitude 2'002 m), where the world's most powerful binoculars reveal an impressive panorama.

Moléson-sur-Gruyères Mountain Cheese Dairy

Discover the traditional style of cheese-making in a large wood-fire boiler in a typical mountain chalet dating from 1685.

Murten Morat Museum

From the ancient lake-dwellers to the Battle of Morat, in this former mill you will discover the history of the region. The museum's permanent exhibition evokes 150 years of archaeological digs on the shores of the Lake of Morat.

Rechthalten Straw weaving studio

The co-operative "Straw weaving studio" was founded in 1988. Today four women are employed part-time. They create hats in the fashion of the Swiss Traditional Costumes.

Romont Vitromusée

The Swiss Museum of Stained Glass and Glass Art displays a collection of stained-glass windows from the Middle Ages to the present. The Museum also proposes the discovery of glass painting through a collection of exceptional works

Rue Art Gallery in Rue

Jacques Basler exposes his creations in a permanent exhibition in an art gallery in Rue: "The Galerie de Rue". Frequently, he invites other artists to join him and exhibit their works for a while.

Rue Gallery Entre Terre et Mer

La Crêperie de Rue propose aux artistes qui le souhaitent d'exposer leurs oeuvres dans ses murs.
Expositions temporaires d'un jour, plusieurs jours voire plusieurs semaines.

Tafers Sensler Museum

Installed in a wooden house built in 1780 that is typical of the Singine district of Fribourg, the Singinois Museum tells of the region's life and culture over the centuries.