Fribourg Hotels and Accommodation

Fribourg is in western Switzerland on the banks of the River Sarine. The city was founded in 1157 and today is considered to be one of Switzerland’s most attractive towns. Whether you are here for a vacation or just a weekend, Fribourg will show you a charming Gothic splendour found in few other places. Guests staying in Fribourg hotels will want to tour the Old Town, most of which is clustered around the Cathedral St-Nicholas. The construction of this magnificent Gothic structure lasted from 1283 to 1490. It is filled with works of art, including life sized statues depicting the entombment of Christ. Another beautiful church is the 13th century Franciscan Eglise des Cordeliers. You will want to see the Musee d’Art et Histoire, and Espace Jean Tinguely-Niki de St-Phalle, whis is a museum of modern art. Other points of interest include the Swiss Marionette Museum and the wooden bridge, Pont de Berne.