Hotels in Fribourg Region-The bilingual tourist region of Fribourg stretches between Berne and Lakes Geneva and Neuchâtel. Th
Hotels in Fribourg Region

Hotels in Fribourg Region

The land of rivers, lakes and castles

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At a glance

  • Largest city: Fribourg (38'000 inhabitants)
  • Specialties: Fribourg fondue (moitiè-moitié), Gruyère cheesecake, Soupe du Chalet, Cuchaule (saffron bread)
  • UNESCO World Heritage: -
  • Hotel industry: 101 hotels (1'923 rooms)

Hotels in Fribourg Region- Largest city: Fribourg (38'000 inhabitants) Specialties: Fribourg fondue (moitiè-moitié), Gruyèr

The bilingual tourist region of Fribourg stretches between Berne and Lakes Geneva and Neuchâtel. This versatile region has everything to make the holiday heart beat faster: Mountains, lakes, idyllic villages and landscapes and with Fribourg an exciting city.

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The bilingual tourist region of Fribourg stretches between Berne and Lakes Geneva and Neuchâtel. This versatile region has everything to make the holiday heart beat faster: Mountains, lakes, idyllic villages and landscapes and with Fribourg an exciting city.

The Fribourg region is one of the smaller tourist regions in Switzerland. In the large regions such as Graubünden, Zurich, Bern or Valais, there are more than 10 times as many overnight stays. But this is exactly what makes Fribourg so attractive. The region is not overcrowded and you can find peace and relaxation. Here you will find some of the best hotels in Switzerland.

14 bridges in the city of Fribourg
The heart of the region is the city of Fribourg with its almost 40'000 inhabitants. The bilingual town is famous for its 14 bridges crossing the Saane. The oldest dates back to 1250.

Bilingual canton
Fribourg is one of the three Swiss cantons, along with Berne and Valais, where both French and German are officially spoken. In the Fribourg region, around two thirds of the inhabitants speak French. German is spoken mainly in the districts of Sense, See and Saane.

World record for language in Jaun
A linguistic peculiarity is the village of Jaun, where the Yaoundé-German is spoken. According to some linguists, this is not simply a Swiss German dialect, but can even be called the fifth language of Switzerland. This language, which belongs to the highest Stalemanian, sets the world record for the most vowels: Jaunerian has 23 vowels, plus 10 diphthongs (sounds like ai, ei or au.

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Fribourg region in summer


Hotels in Fribourg Region-Schwarzsee  The Schwarzsee, situated in the Senseland, in French Lac Noir, with its maximum depth of
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Schwarzsee

The Schwarzsee, situated in the Senseland, in French Lac Noir, with its maximum depth of only 10 metres, is ideal for swimming. It lies idyllically embedded at 1,046 metres above sea level in the Fribourg Prealps. In Gypsera there is a lido with wooden loungers for the adults and a playground for the children. You can rent pedalos and stand-up paddles. There is another lido in Staldenmotta. The peculiarity of the lake is that its waters have a positive effect on health thanks to the high sulphur content. The Schwarzsee is not only a popular destination for swimming. Its surroundings are a real paradise for hikers: For example, there is a four-kilometre-long hiking trail around the lake.
Place: Schwarzsee
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FFThe Funiculaire

It is the last water ballast railway in Switzerland. No motor drives the funicular, but sewage from the upper town. The funicular climbs more than 50 metres in altitude and is only 120 metres long. The crunching and clattering of the hundred-year-old green railway is worth the trip. Would you like to get to know the city of Freiburg better and have lots of fun doing so? Then take a game of city golf in the old town.
Place: Fribourg
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Hotels in Fribourg Region-FFThe Funiculaire  It is the last water ballast railway in Switzerland. No motor drives the funicula
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Hotels in Fribourg Region-Bike tour along the Röstigraben  Fribourgerland is part of the Pre-Alps and is therefore characteri
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Bike tour along the Röstigraben

Fribourgerland is part of the Pre-Alps and is therefore characterised by a hilly, but not too mountainous landscape: the ideal conditions for extensive cycling tours. A particularly beautiful one leads from Romont to Laupen. The approximately 5-hour bike tour is 63 km long and, in addition to Romont itself, leads through three other medieval towns: Montagny, Avenches and Murten. The Romont-Laupen cycle tour takes you along the Röstigraben: five times on this tour you change language regions. On the last third of the tour you can take a break at Lake Murten or Lake Schiffenen.
Place: Romont FR
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Fribourg region in winter


Hotels in Fribourg Region-Les Bains de la Gruyère  In the wellness oasis "Les Bains de la Gruyère" you can relax from everyd

Les Bains de la Gruyère

In the wellness oasis "Les Bains de la Gruyère" you can relax from everyday life in the warm water, which is rich in minerals and has a temperature of up to 34 degrees. Installed whirlpools, underwater jets and showers provide variety. The wellness temple also offers saunas, Turkish baths, massages and relaxation rooms. All this takes place against a breathtaking backdrop: The mountains of the Gruyère region are always in view when you take a bath in "Les Bains de la Gruyère".
Place: Charmey (Gruyère)
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Old town of Bulle

With a population of about 23,000, Bulle is the second largest city in the Friborg region. The small town is worth a visit because of its historic old town. Bulle is also home to interesting museums: we particularly recommend the 2012 permanent exhibition "La Gruyère, Paths and Traces" in the Musée Gruérien. But also the surroundings of Bulle, located at the southern end of Lake Gruyère, have a lot to offer. The small town of Gruyères and the Moléson, a popular mountain for excursions, are not far away. In winter, two events stand out: the Christmas market and the Bulle carnival.
Place: Bulle
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Hotels in Fribourg Region-Old town of Bulle  With a population of about 23,000, Bulle is the second largest city in the Fribor
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Hotels in Fribourg Region-Skiing in the Fribourg Region  Can you really ski in the Fribourg region? Yes, you can, even if Frib
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Skiing in the Fribourg Region

Can you really ski in the Fribourg region? Yes, you can, even if Fribourg is not the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to winter sports. Nevertheless, there are more than 10 ski resorts in the region. The biggest are Charmey and Moléson. In both ski areas, 30 kilometres of pistes await the visitor. Five ski lifts each take winter sports enthusiasts up the mountain. The two ski areas are manageable in size, but very family-friendly.
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Places in the Fribourg Region


Hotels in Fribourg Region-Gruyere (La Gruyère)  Thanks to its cheese, Gruyères (La Gruyère) is known far beyond the city an
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Gruyere (La Gruyère)

Thanks to its cheese, Gruyères (La Gruyère) is known far beyond the city and national borders. But a visit, whether in summer or winter, is also worthwhile in other respects. A stroll through the alleys of the medieval town or a visit to the Gruyère Castle are a must. You should also not miss a visit to the HR Giger Museum. The famous Swiss artist once achieved world fame thanks to his sculptures: Giger even received an Oscar for his visual effects in the film "Alien". And if it is to be cheese after all: At the show dairy "La Maison du Gruyère", located at the foot of the castle hill, you can learn everything about the production of the famous cheese.


Romont

The historical old town of Romont is partly situated on a hill and is very worth seeing. Romont was founded as a town at the beginning of the 13th century, after a castle had been built on the site in the 12th century. In Romont, besides the castle, there are many other 'witnesses of history' to visit: the collegiate church Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, La Fille-Dieu (a Cistercian abbey) or the former Capuchin monastery.


Hotels in Fribourg Region-Romont  The historical old town of Romont is partly situated on a hill and is very worth seeing. Rom
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Hotels in Fribourg Region-Charmey  Also in the Gruyère region is the municipality of Charmey with its 2,000 inhabitants. Char
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Charmey

Also in the Gruyère region is the municipality of Charmey with its 2,000 inhabitants. Charmey is a good starting point for extended hikes such as the Vounetz, where a cable car also goes up. A highlight is a visit to the old smithy of La Tzintre, where you can experience at first hand what life was like in this region more than 100 years ago. The smithy stands there unchanged and is therefore an excellent contemporary witness to life at the end of the 19th century.



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