Discover the best top things to do in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland including Ambra Minerals, Cathedrale St-Nicolas, Gruyeres Castle, Maison Cailler, Ile d'Ogoz, Train Fondue, HR Giger Museum, Medieval City Walls, Bern Bridge, Les Gorges De La Jogne.
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Showroom with minerals and fossils. The offer is aimed at the wholesale trade, so are also the Prices. Often many customers are in the rooms. The exhibition changes after a few weeks
Amazing place, fantastic people and beautiful stones, I love this place and I was happy to show it to my daughter she found so many beautiful items. My children & I are wearing some necklace & bracelets that are 100% done with our date hour & place of birth de LOVE them so if you have time step into this beautiful place in Morat and visit the city and if course Ambra Minerals!
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According to legend, if its 74 m tower is unfinished it is because there was no money left. A jewel of Gothic architecture, the cathedral was built between 1283 and 1490. It is possible to climb the 365 steps to the top of the 74 m high tower and discover the entire town.
The 76 metres high tower was the hightest building in Switzerland until 19th century. The main doorway is adorned with bas-relief , done in the 14th century , rapresenting the Last Judgement. Wonderful inside with stained-glass windows that create a very special atmosphere.
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Gruyères Castle has stood proudly atop a verdant hill in the heart of Switzerland since the 13th century. Surrounded by the magnificent panorama of the Alpine foothills, the medieval fortress houses prestigious collections that bear witness to its long and rich history. The treasures to be found within its walls include the capes of the Order of the Golden Fleece and the intricate stained-glass windows dating from the Middle Ages; the frescoes commissioned by the bailiffs under the Ancien Régime; paintings by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot and the troubadour decorations of the Salle des Chevaliers, created at Gruyères in the 19th century by a colony of passionate artists. From its ramparts to its French-style gardens, from the guard room to its romantic salons, Gruyères Castle takes you on an adventure through eight centuries of art, history and legends.
We loved the small town and the walk from the train stop to the castle. It has an authentic vibe to it and the surroundings are even better than the castle. If you came by train, the bus up the castle and back will be free for you.
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The current COVID-19 situation affects all of us, in one way or another. It is having a direct impact on us all at Maison Cailler, as the museum has to exceptionally close its doors to the public until further notice. We can only regret this situation, but we are convinced that it is only by acting together that we will be able to overcome the problem. We are already looking forward to seeing you again; we will miss you. Take good care of yourself and see you soon ! Your Maison Cailler team
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Lake Gruyere has some nice spots. And one of the nicest and most famous is the area around the Ile (Island) d'Ogoz. It really gets interesting when you catch this place when the waters are low. Then you got the chance to walk to the island, with its ruins and chapel. But also the nearby beach and the walks around the lake are interesting. It's a nice area to explore by foot, taking a break, having a picknic etc. There is (limited) free parking just after you pass under the highway, close to the farm. There is also a boat service to the island. We - and our dog - enjoyed the walks and the beach here. Sadly the island was closed due to Covid-19 at that time, but it's been a nice afternoon anyways, with nice walks and views.
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Escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and take time out to enjoy a fondue! An epicurean recipe for foodies! Join the vintage train in Bulle for Montbovon to enjoy a journey through the Gruyère countryside and savour a silky smooth Swiss cheese fondue* and a famous regional dessert.
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Be aware that the last entrance to visit the museum is 45 minutes before the closing time - HR GIGER IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS SWISS ARTISTS. He was awarded an « Oscar » in 1980 in Hollywood for the movie « Alien ». He was the designer of the Alien beast and different other biomechanical creatures. The artist was born in Coire in 1940. Giger has given to Gruyeres a different dimension, a wonderful attraction: two worlds completely opposed. One traditional and the other one fantastic. The visitor penetrates in the biomechanical, surrealistic and mind-blowing place. The museum is open since 1998. Most of its twenty rooms are reserved for Giger’s work: paintings, sculptures and furnitures. His private collection is shown on the third floor artist such as Coleman, Dado, E. Fuchs, Schwarz, Steve Leuba, etc. A bar completely designed by Giger built on the left hand side of the Museum is the last living master piece of the artist where the atmosphere and the sensation are incomparable.
After collect my first Giger print in 1992, I finally made it to Gruyeres and to the Museum in 2018. I was somewhat overwhelmed by the visit, and thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition. Several years ago, I was in Chur and found the Giger Bar almost by accident, and THAT was a huge moment for me too. While I would say the pieces here on display are more for fans than for the casual art-lover, the breadth of Giger's work is truly amazing. Most people will recognise the "Alien" work, but there's so much more here to see. If you do go to see the "Alien" pieces, don't forget to look up as you walk into the exhibition room or you might miss something quite thrilling and awesome.
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When in Murten, be sure not to miss a walk on the city walls. Access is free and even your four-legged best friend is allowed to go with (well, I had to carry her up - English Bulldogs have short legs). The walls, dating from even before the 12th Century (but finished much later), are well preserved and offer fantastic views over the town and the countryside. But be careful, some sections start to crumble a bit on the edge, so check your steps. It's open from dawn to dusk (not the other way around...that would be a bar in Mexico). It's suprising and refreshing that this is a free sight. But I wish people would be more respectful and not leave their marks here (names carved in the wood and walls, garbage on the floor). A must-do in Murten.
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The first bridge of the city Originally, the pont de Berne would have been supported by timber trestles. The bridge as it stands today dates from 1653. The central stone pillar and deck were replaced in 1853-54,and its roof in 1885. The three bridges in Fribourg Old Town (Bern, Milieu and St-Jean) all date from the mid-13th century, almost 100 years after the city was founded by Berthold IV of Zähringen (1157). Before the pont de Berne was built, travellers had to cross the Sarine by boat. In those days, the water lapped against the cliffs on which the former Augustine monastery overlooking the car park stands. In 1340, the bridge was sawn down to ward off an attack by encroaching Bernese invaders. The pont de Berne is the last remaining covered bridge in Fribourg.
recommended bridge in the old town of fribourg. very easy to get to and is still very much used by cars frequently
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What a wonderful walk we had down the Gorges. Just after visiting the chocolate factory this made for an active 3 hours as we walked the length of the gorge. In the summer it is cool and there are some stunning cliffs to imagine climbing ( you can even see the climbing bolts on some of the rock faces) At the end of the leg out you should climb up from the hydroelectric dam to Chez Boudji for the best macaroni in the region. This walk is the sort of walk you can enjoy in every season to see how the scenery changes. No 1 recommendation in the region.
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