| Freiburg | |
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| Country |  Swiss |
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| Area | 9,28 km² |
| Population | 38 362 hab. (End of 2018) |
| Postal code | 1700, 1701, 1707, 1708 |
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Freiburg, in Swiss is the capital of the canton bearing the same name. It is a bilingual city with a University that attracts students from all over Switzerland and abroad.
Understand
Interest
The medieval capital is unknown, and very often one passes next to this city which one can consider as "badly sold".
History
From its origin on the borders of two influences, Friborg was born in the second half of the XIIe century of the will of a Germanic prince, whose family is closely involved in the history of the kingdom of Burgundy.
For nearly two centuries, Freiburg was under the domination of the Habsburgs (1277-1452). Many vicissitudes, both military and political, will mark this period. But the city on the banks of the Sarine will also experience certain prosperity. The bourgeois community takes its destiny in hand: the city is growing, trades are organized into corporations, education and assistance are developing. As the construction of a new church dedicated to Saint Nicholas began (1283), the work of which would last for several centuries, Friborg adapts its political system to its extension. Thus, by the Lettre des Bannerets (1404), it gave itself a new constitution.
But from the middle of the XVe century, the political situation is deteriorating. Faithfuls of Savoy and supporters of the Austrians clashed regularly for several years. Faced with such confusion, the city placed itself under the suzerainty of Savoy (1452-1477) and renewed the important treaty of combourgeoisy passed in 1403 with Bern which, for its part, encountered difficulties with Burgundy. Indeed, Charles the Bold received as a pledge from Austria lands near Bernese Aargau (1469). Member of the League of Swiss cantons since 1353, Bern will involve Friborg in a war against the Bold and Savoy, its ally.
During XVe and XVIe centuries, Friborg will constitute a practically final territory by acquiring several seigneuries and villages, by participating in the conquest of the Pays de Vaud (1536) and, always in the company of Bern, in the dissolution and partition of the County of Gruyère (1554- 1555). In foreign policy, Friborg adopts a moderate attitude, influenced by France, its main ally. It was also in the city that the Perpetual Peace between France and the Swiss cantons was signed in 1516, following the Italian Wars, a peace marking the beginning of a Swiss policy of neutrality.
Thanks to the manufacture and trade of fake blades, leathers and especially sheets, Friborg enjoys great economic prosperity. Friborg merchants attend major fairs, particularly in Geneva and Zurzach, and also benefit from the advantages of the Gotthard axis, open from XIIIe century. But at the beginning of modern times, the conjunction of several factors - decline in the quality of production, wars, mercenarism, development of new trade routes, Protestant Reformation, etc. - causes the decline of its industry.
On an artistic level, the arts know XVIe and XVIIe centuries a brilliant development with among others the works of the sculptors H. Geiler and H. Gieng (Renaissance fountains), of the painter H. Fries, author of numerous altarpieces, without forgetting the creations of the workshop of the Reyff brothers who also helped to shape the image of “artistic Freiburg”. It was also the time of the Reformation, which Friborg resisted, even finding itself entirely surrounded by Protestant countries from 1536. Actively participating in the "rebirth of the Catholic spirit", the Jesuits began in 1580 to found the College. Saint-Michel, of which Pierre Canisius will be “the soul” for seventeen years. Soon after, other religious communities will join the Society of Jesus, adding to those already established in the city in XIIIe century. It was also at this time that the first books (1585) were printed in Friborg.
- 1 Friborg Tourism and Region Place Jean-Tinguely 1, 1701 Friborg (Located in the Équilibre theater),
41 26 350 11 11
To go
By train
- 1 Freiburg station – Friborg station has a counter (possibility of currency exchange), luggage storage and a few shops. The counters are open from Mon.- Fri. : 5 h 45 - 19 h 10, the Saturday of 6 h 10 - 18 h 10 and Sunday of 8 h 10 - 12 h and13 h - 17 h. Same hours for the change. ATMs allow you to purchase the necessary tickets during closing hours. Possibility to rent bicycles at the station, which are part of a "Vélib" network. Rens. 41 79 592 61 84.
Freiburg is on the railway line CFF connecting Lausanne at Bern. The train network is quite extensive and connects a good number of stations in the canton.
- Since Lausanne, 45 min journey time: arrival at minutes 03 and 33.
- Since Bern, 21 min journey time: arrival at minutes 25 and 55.
By car
If you arrive from Geneva, avoid taking the A1 in the direction of Bern because it does not go directly to Friborg. Continue to Vevey to fork onto the A12.
By bus
- 2 TPF bus station , 41 26 351 02 00 – The Transports Publics Fribourgeois (TPF) bus station is located under the train station. Connections to Schwarzsee, Bubble and Avenches. Open counters Mon.- sat. : 5 h 45 - 19 h 45 and Sunday of 7 h - 19 h 45.
By plane
Freiburg is at 35 min from Bern-Belp airport (43 km) located to the north. Shuttle from the airport to the train station Bern then train to Friborg.
- 3 Bern international airport (IATA : BRN Flughafen Bern AG - Bern Airport) Flugplatzstrasse 31, 3123 Belp (South to 10 km from the city center, by bus 20 min on average for a price of about 12 Fr.), 41 31 960 21 11, email: [email protected]
In addition, the city is located at a rather similar distance from the three main airports of Swiss : Basel (134 km), Geneva (137 km) and Zurich (157 km). The train journey between these three airports and Friborg lasts between 1 h 32 and 1 h 47.
- 4 TheBasel-Mulhouse-Freiburg International Airport (IATA : EAP, EuroAirport) (between Saint-Louis and Blotzheim in France), 33 3 89 90 31 11 – Bus line 50 connects the airport to Basel SBB station.
- 5 Geneva-Cointrin International Airport (IATA : GVA) – Geneva-Cointrin International Airport is served by most of the major aviation companies. It is located about twenty minutes from the city center by bus (lines n ° 5 and n ° 10), or 06 min by train (all trains leaving from Genève-Aéroport stop at Genève Cornavin central station). Flight arrivals and departures with other useful information on the airport website.
- 6 Zurich international airport (IATA : ZRH) – Zurich Airport is located in the city of Kloten. Trains and bus services connect the airport to the city center. Count around 10-15 min by train.
- 7 Friborg-Ecuvillens aerodrome Route de l'Aérodrome 20, 1730 Ecuvillens - Hauterive (Located south at (9 km)), 41 26 411 12 14, fax : 41 26 411 35 35
Circulate
By public transport
- 1 Friborg public transport (TPF) Rue Louis-d'Affry 2, 1700 Friborg, 41 26 351 02 00, email: [email protected] – Customer service, Traffic information and information: Rue Louis-d'Affry 2, P.O. Box 1536 - 1701 Friborg
The entire canton of Friborg is divided into zones. The price of the ticket is calculated according to the number of zones crossed. This ticket is valid for both a bus and train journey.
- Details of the fare zones that make up your journey
- Frimobil (Tariff Community Plan)
The bus network is well supplied. The ticket price is 2,7 Fr. for an area regardless of the number of stops for an adult (16 years and over) and 2 Fr. for a child. It is possible to buy a day pass valid for one day (5,7 Fr. up to 25 years old, then 8,8 Fr.). Season tickets for a week or more are sold at advantageous prices at Rue des Pilettes or directly at the station
- To come and go by bus in the city and its surroundings
- AGGLO (Schematic map of bus transport in the agglomeration of Friborg) – The 11 bus lines serve the perimeter of the Friborg agglomeration, as well as the funicular which connects the Lower Town to the city center.
- AGGLO (Bus transport schedule in the agglomeration of Friborg)
- To come or leave Friborg by bus, 5 lines take you home in the evening or at night to return
- AGGLO night lines (Schematic map of night bus lines)
- AGGLO night lines (Night bus line transport schedule)
- For work, study and leisure, trains run every hour or even every 30 min on all railway lines in the region of the canton of Friborg
- RER trains Friborg / Freiburg (Schematic plan of train lines) (To come or leave Friborg by train)
- RER trains Friborg / Freiburg (Train line transport schedule)
By bike
Freiburg is a sloping city and is not strictly speaking the capital of cycling. Parking is not easy either, except for the large bicycle park at the station. self-service bicycles.
By car
Driving in the city of Friborg is quite easy. However, avoid congestion areas at rush hour (route des Alpes and Cathedral district, route du Jura).
Learn
There are nearly 10,000 students in Friborg. Are listed, 3 universities, 3 colleges, secondary schools (called "orientation cycle"), and primary schools.
TheUnipop and the Migros School-Club offer a wide range of courses for everyone. No diploma required.
The universities and the University of Friborg are bilingual and offer courses in German and / or French at all levels of study.
- 2 University of Friborg University of Friborg, Avenue de l'Europe 20, 1700 Friborg – The university has five faculties: Catholic theology, law, economics and social sciences, letters and sciences. The university stands out for its bilingualism in French and German.
- 3 Faculty of Law University of Friborg, Faculty of Law, Avenue de l'Europe 20, 1700 Friborg
- 4 Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences University of Friborg, Faculty of Letters, Avenue de l'Europe 20, 1700 Friborg
- 5 Faculty of Theology University of Friborg, Faculty of Theology, Avenue de l'Europe 20, 1700 Friborg, 41 26 300 73 70
- Institute of Ecumenical Studies University of Friborg, Institute of Ecumenical Studies, Avenue de l'Europe 20, 1700 Friborg
- Institute for the Study of Religions and Interfaith Dialogue University of Friborg, Institute for the Study of Religions and Interfaith Dialogue, Avenue de l'Europe 20, 1700 Friborg
- Institute of Liturgical Sciences University of Friborg, Institute of Liturgical Sciences, Avenue de l'Europe 20, 1700 Friborg
- Institute for Languages of the Biblical World and the Christian East University of Friborg, Institute of Languages of the Biblical World and the Christian Orient, Avenue de l'Europe 20, 1700 Friborg
- St. Thomas Aquinas Institute for Theology and Culture University of Friborg, S. Thomas’Aquin Institute for Theology and Culture, Avenue de l'Europe 20, 1700 Friborg
- Dominique Barthélemy Institute University of Friborg, Institut Dominique Barthélemy, Avenue de l'Europe 20, 1700 Friborg
- Center for comparative pastoral studies University of Friborg, Center for Comparative Pastoral Studies, Avenue de l'Europe 20, 1700 Friborg
- 6 Faculty of Science and Medicine University of Friborg, Faculty of Science and Medicine, Chemin du musée 8, 1700 Friborg
- 7 Dean's office of the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Boulevard de Pérolles 90, Office D020, 1700 Friborg
- 8 University of Engineering and Architecture of Friborg (HEIA-FR) Boulevard de Pérolles 80, 1705 Friborg, 41 26 429 66 11
See
- Webcam in Friborg
- 1 St. Nicholas Cathedral
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 h - 18 h. Thusday 9 h - 14 h 30 and16 h - 18 h. On Saturday 9 h - 17 h 30. Sunday 14 h - 18 h. – Construction work on this Cathedral began in 1283 on the site of the first St. Nicholas Church built a little over a century earlier. The tower was built later, between 1370 and 1490. The construction of the latter was interrupted for 40 years and the project of spire at its top was abandoned. Visit of the tower : The frontal tower of 74 meters away de haut is open to the public from mid-June to the end of September. You will have to climb the 365 steps to get to the top. Sumptuous view of Friborg. Tour hours of the tower: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 h - 12 h and14 h - 17 h. Thusday 10 h - 12 h Sunday 14 h - 16 h. Prices: Adults 3,5 Fr. Students / AVS CHF 2,5 Fr. Children from 6 to 14 years old, individuals and groups 1 Fr.. Tickets are on sale directly at St-Nicolas Cathedral. - 2 City Hall (Townhouse) Town Hall Square 3, 41 26 3517111, fax : 41 26 351 7109
- 3 Old City – The old town of Friborg is very well preserved and can be visited entirely on foot, day and night. Between the Saint-Nicolas Cathedral, the Berne Bridge and the Saint-Jean Bridge.
- 4 Panoramic viewpoint over the whole of the medieval city. Loreto path (At the end of the Upper Plank, climb to the Chapel located at the top of the cliff hill)
- 5 Freiburg funicular (Connects the city center and the Lower Town)
Normal public transport ticket. 2,7 Fr. / Reduced price : 2 Fr.. – This funicular, dating from 1899, runs on the city's wastewater. The cabins are equipped with tanks that fill at the top of the path and therefore lower the cabin located at the top and the one located at the bottom of the slope by a counterweight system. - 6 Bern Bridge – This covered and wooden bridge overlooking the Sarine was built in 1250 and regularly renovated until today. It is one of the oldest bridges in Switzerland.
- 7 Jo Siffert fountain – Made by the Friborg artist Jean Tinguely in 1984. The water from the fountain makes these strange mechanisms work.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 
Normal public transport ticket. Museums
- 8 Museum of Art and History Rue de Morat 12, 41 26 305 51 40 Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 11 h - 18 h, Thursday of 11 h - 20 h. Closed on Mondays.. Prices: Adults: 8 Fr., AVS-Student / group: 5 Fr.. – Interesting historical and artistic collection containing mainly works relating to the canton of Friborg.
- 9 Espace Jean Tinguely - Niki de Saint Phalle Rue de Morat 2, 41 26 305 51 40 Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 11-18 h, Thursday: 11-20 h. Prices: Adults: 6 Fr., AVS-Student / group: 4 Fr.. – Museum dedicated to the works of Jean Tinguely and his wife Niki de Saint Phalle.
- 10 Gutenberg Museum Place Notre Dame 16, 41 26 347 38 28
- 11 Natural History Museum Museum Trail 6 (Deep in Pérolles), 41 26 305 89 00 Free admission.
- 12 Botanical garden of the University of Friborg Museum Trail 10, 41 26 300 88 86
- 13 Fri-art Small-Oars 22, 41 26 323 23 51 – contemporary art center.
- 14 Swiss Puppet Museum Derrière-les-Jardins 2, 1701 Friborg, 41 26 322 85 13, email: [email protected] – Museum and shows
- 15 Kaeserberg Railways Impasse des Ecureuils 9, 1763 Granges-Paccot, 41 26 467 70 40, fax : 41 26 467 70 41, email: [email protected] See for visits. Children under 7 = free - Youth from 7 to 15 = 10 Fr. - Adults from 16 years old =18 Fr. and various .... – Model trains in panoramic situations
Make
Event
Every year. Beginning to mid-February
- 1 Place du Petit-St-Jean in Lower Town (Procession leaving from the Pont de Berne, Place J-F Reyff, Place du Petit-Saint-Jean, Pont du Milieu, Lower Board, Upper Board, Saint-Jean Bridge, Route de la Neuveville, at the lower funicular.)
Every year at the beginning of summer at the end of June
- 2 Festival and the street market of Romont Romont street
Every year in June-July
- 3 Belluard Bollwerk International Behind-the-Ramparts 14, 41 26 321 24 20 – Festival of performing arts,.
Every year, at the very beginning of December
- 4 Saint Nicolas St. Nicholas Cathedral (Procession from Saint-Michel College to Saint-Nicolas Cathedral.) – At nightfall (5 pm), a procession accompanies Saint-Nicolas on donkeys, which will cross the crowd escorted by the fathers whipers; while distributing the traditional biscuits to the Cathedral.
Parks and Walks
- 5 Schiffenen lake (North 15 km, walks around and on the lake. By Pensier, Barberêche or Schiffenen.)
- 6 Pérolles lake (East-south-east.2 km) – Possible walk in the Pérolles lake nature reserve (from the old town, reach the Motta swimming pool, continue to the dam after passing the Maigrauge Abbey).
- 7 Tour of Lake Gruyère (AT 20 km South.)
- 8 Schwarzsee (Black Lake) (AT 27 km At the South-East.) – Gantrisch Regional Nature Park - [1].
Buy
Friborg has several shopping centers, including.
- Pérolles Center Boulevard de Pérolles 21
- Friborg Center Avenue de la Gare 12
A number of shops, travel agencies, doctors' offices are present on the Boulevard de Pérolles.
The Romont street and Lausanne street are merchants, pedestrians and lead from the station to the Saint-Nicolas Cathedral.
- 1 Villars Chocolate Shop Foundry Road 2, 41 26 426 65 49 Monday Friday 9 h 00 - 17 h and saturday 9 h 00 - 12 h. – The Villars chocolate brand, located in Friborg since 1901, has a shop / café that sells the brand's products (it is the only one in Switzerland). In addition to the chocolate and Neapolitan bars that are available all over the country, you can buy ganache candies (with fruit, spices, etc.), messed up chocolates (which does not change the taste) at low prices and others. fresh chocolates. You can stay there for a coffee or hot chocolate break (good and very cheap!). There is also Villars coffee beans, chocolate books and other cool stuff.
Go out
Concerts - Shows - Exhibitions
This page is not an advertising site and the list is not exhaustive but allows a quick overview of the more or less known places, with their programming on their personal site.
| City and Borough | Room name | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Freiburg | * 1 Freiburg Opera House (Equilibre Theater) Place Jean Tinguely 1, 1700 Friborg (3 min. from the CFF station),  41 26 350 11 00, fax : 41 26 350 11 12, email: [email protected] | Opera-Concert-Theater-Show |
| Freiburg | * 2 Balance / Nuithony Place Jean Tinguely 1, 1700 Friborg (3 min. from the CFF station), 41 26 407 51 41 | Opera-Concert-Theater-Show |
| Friborg - Givisiez | * 3 Theater des Osses Place des Osses 1, 1762 Givisiez (AT 3 km~ north-west), 41 26 469 70 01, fax : 41 26 26 469 70 09 – Friborg dramatic center. | Theater |
| Freiburg | * 4 Frisian Route de la Fonderie 13, 1705 Friborg, 41 26 424 36 25 – Club | Rock music, electro |
| Freiburg | * 5 The Spiral Place du Petit-Saint-Jean 39, 1700 Friborg, 41 26 322 66 39 | Jazz music |
| Freiburg | * 6 Arena Cinema Avenue de la Gare 22, 1700 Friborg, 41 26 347 20 40 – 10 rooms | Cinema |
| Freiburg | * 7 Cinemotion Friborg (The Rex) Boulevard de Pérolles 5, 1700 Friborg, 41 26 347 31 50 | Cinema |
| Freiburg | * 8 BCF Arena Allée du cimetière 1, 1700 Friborg – Rink | Ice Hockey Sports Arena |
| Freiburg | * 9 Casino Barriere Route du Lac 11, 1763 Friborg, 41 26 467 70 00 | Casino |
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Have a drink
Bars and Cafes
- 10 Belvédère Brewery Grand-Rue 36, 41 26 323 44 07 – Terrace with panoramic view of the old town
- 11 Banshee's Lodge Rue d'Or 5, 41 26 322 53 94 – Irish tavern in old town
Drinks
Friborg is the headquarters of the Cardinal brewery [2] since 1788, this beer has been served in all the bars of the city. 2011-2012, the Cardinal brewery could not be saved, it is currently in the phase of destruction, there should remain the Cardinal museum, in its place should see the light of day a technological park ... Cardinal brand beer still exists , it is brewed in Swiss-German by the Feldschlösschen brewery in Rheinfelden. (BL)
Eat
Cheap
- 1 Arcades Cafe Place des Ormeaux 1, 41 26 321 48 40 – A café-counter-restaurant located near the cathedral of Friborg. This establishment in the Quartier du Bourg was founded over 140 years ago. You will love its warm welcome and its quality cuisine where carefully prepared dishes take the limelight. Lawyers, artists, journalists, politicians, students, retirees, midinettes and tourists give it this heterogeneous character and immerse you in the typical atmosphere of the cafes that make the charm of Friborg.
- 2 Café du Midi Rue de Romont 25, 41 26 322 31 33 – Offers a succulent fondue
- 3 Popular cafe St. Michel Street 9, 41 26 321 51 06 – Offers modern cuisine at great prices
- The kiosk next to the playground
Average price
- 4 The terrace Route de Villars 37, 41 26 429 56 56, fax : 41 26 429 56 57, email: [email protected] Open 7 days a week (Sunday without catering).
- 5 In the wild Superior Board 12, 41 26 347 30 60 Appreciable value for money (count 60 Fr. at 70 Fr. for a menu). – Offers a very careful cuisine, imbued with local flavors.
16/20 in the Gault and Millau 2017 guide.
16/20 in the Gault and Millau 2017 guide.Luxury
- 6 The Pérolles Boulevard de Pérolles 1, 1700 Friborg, 41 26 347 40 30, fax : 41 26 347 40 32, email: [email protected] Reopening in autumn 2018 (at 1 and no longer at 18A). – One of the best gourmet restaurants in Switzerland
18/20 in the Gault and Millau 2017 guide. - 7 Three Tours Restaurant Route de Bourguillon 15, 1722 Bourguillon, 41 26 322 30 69, email: [email protected] – One of the best gourmet restaurants in Switzerland 18/20 in the Gault and Millau 2017 guide.
18/20 in the Gault and Millau 2017 guide.Housing
Way
Luxury
- 1 Au Parc Hotel
Rte de villars 37, 41 26 429 56 56, email: [email protected] From 165 Fr. for a double room.
- 2 Hotel in the Remparts Chemin de Montrevers 1, 41 26 347 56 56, email: [email protected] From 190 Fr. for a double room.
- 3 NH Friborg Hotel Grand Places 14, 41 26 351 91 91, email: [email protected] From 145 Fr. for a double room.
Communicate
Phone
- Area code: 026
- From abroad: 4126
Internet
Many cafes and restaurants have wifi:
- Starbucks
- Mc Donald
Manage the day-to-day
security
Apart from the gendarmerie services, a team of police officers is particularly mobilized as Community policing[3], one of the main goals of which is prevention among young people.These police officers use a vehicle with a unique decoration for this purpose.
Health
- 9 Friborg hospital (HFR - Cantonal Hospital) Chemin des Pensionnat 2, 1708 Friborg, 41 26 306 00 00
