Old Town Fribourg Travel Guide
Fribourg
Visit Old Town Fribourg
Popular places to visit
St. Nicolas Cathedral
Carve out a bit of time in Fribourg to climb the tower and view the centuries-old paintings and sculptures of this ancient cathedral.
Bern Bridge
Getting across Fribourg’s river is an experience and a lesson in history. Drive or walk from shore to shore on this structure that has survived time.
Fribourg Centre
During your trip to Fribourg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Fribourg Centre. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Basilique de Notre-Dame
Learn about the local history of Fribourg when you spend time at Basilique de Notre-Dame. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
Art and History Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Art and History Museum in Fribourg. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Musée Suisse de la Marionnette
You can browse the exhibits at Musée Suisse de la Marionnette, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Fribourg. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Old Town Fribourg
Hotel De La Rose
"Did not use parking. WiFi was good"
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Le Sauvage
"Great breakfast. The staff uniformally kind and helpful. Easy access to train station and upper town."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Aparthotel Hine Adon Fribourg City
"Excellent location, close to shopping, bus line, many restaurants nearby;"
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
"We enjoyed our stay at this hotel in Bern. It’s located close to the old town and attractions. The staff were friendly and very informative, taking their time to make sure we were well oriented. The rooms were comfortable and very clean. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Prize by Radisson, Bern City
"Great value, right next to the Rose garden. Right next to bus stop and there's a coop supermarket next door. They have a free coffee machine with free latte and other types of coffees. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel La Pergola
"Nice clean and quiet hotel, not far from train. Free tourist card was great. Nobody pays for transit here, but we got checked by the transit police? How about checking your own people and leave the tourists alone. Lots of creepy people around train/bus station. Prices extremely high for what you ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
