Bern Bridge, (Bus 4 to Palme). This covered wooden bridge is 40m long. The original bridge has been constantly renovated and it is now Fribourg's only remaining wooden bridge.Free. �
Berne Gate, (Bus 4 to Palme). This gate is 24m high with a winding staircase around the exterior. The structure was built between 1270 and 1290 and has been heightened twice since then but still retains its original doors. �
Bibliothèque Cantonale et Universitaire, Rue Joseph-Piller 2, ☎ +41 26 305 13 33 (, fax: +41 26 305 13 78), . M-F 8AM-10PM Sa 8AM-4PM. This library contains medieval documents and transcripts of Fribourg as well as photographs, books, and audio-visual materials that are displayed in temporary exhibits that can be seen in guided tours and lectures. �
Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Rue des Chanoines 3 (From the SBB station, bus 2 or 6), ☎ +41 26 347 10 40, . Su 2-5PM M-F 9AM-6PM Sa 9AM-4PM. Contruction on this cathedral first began in 1283 and was completed around 1430. Work on the unfinished west tower was stopped in 1490. It has been the Cathedral of the diocese of Lausanne, Geneva, and Fribourg since 1945. There are a total of 13 bells in the western tower and bell tower of the choir. The western tower is open to the public and provides a view high above the city.CHF3.50 (tower). �
Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg, Fondation des Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg (From the main station, bus 575 (La Faye) to stop 'Coteau' then walk for 5 minutes.), ☎ +41 26 467 70 40 (), . Su Tu Sa 9:30AM-3:30PM (every 40min). This museum presents a network of minature railways with 2045m of track through a make-believe Switzerland. The model is built on three levels on a scale of 1:87. The show lasts approximately 90 minutes and requires a reservation that can be made through their website.CHF18. �
Espace Jean Tinguely Niki dè Saint Phalle, Rue de Morat 2 (From the SBB, bus 1 (St-Léonard) 2 (Schoenberg) or 6 (Musy) to stop Tilleul), ☎ +41 26 305 51 41 (), . W F-Su 11AM-6PM Th 11AM-8PM. This is a really interesting museum that displays major works from both artists and also regularly holds temporary exhibits. The museum is housed in a building from 1900 once used to shelter trams Adult CHF6, Student CHF4. �
Fontaine Jo Siffert, Grand-Places (From SBB turn walk east down Ave. de la Gare, turn right at Place Jean Tinguely. Grand-Places is on the right just past Place Jean Tinguely). This fountain by Jean Tinguely was dedicated to the memory of his friend Jo Stiffert, Formula 1 driver. The performance of the mechanical fountain varies depending on sun, clouds, and ice.Free. �
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Rue de Morat 12 (From the SBB, bus 1 (St-Léonard) 2 (Schoenberg) or 6 (Musy) to stop Tilleul), ☎ +41 26 305 51 30 (, fax: +41 26 305 51 41), . Tu-W,F-Su 11AM-6PM Th 11AM-8PM. This museum of art and history is housed in Fribourg's only Renaissance building, The Ratzé Palace. The collections housed here include paintings and statues from the 12th to 19th centuries as well as historical remains that depict political, religious, and business aspects of life in Fribourg during that period. There is also a former slaughterhouse that now contains paintings and stone statues from the 19th and 20th centuries. In the garden is the piece of art La Lune by Niki de Saint Phalle as well as four other works.Adult CHF8, student CHF5(With no temporary exhibits Adult CHF6 Student CHF4). �
Musée de la Bière Cardinal (Cardinal Beer Museum), Passage du Cardinal, ☎ +41 26 429 22 16 (, fax: +41 26 429 22 21), . Tu Th 2PM-6PM. Learn the history of the brewery and ancestral breweing methods, housed in former storage cellars.CHF10 (includes a drink). �
Zaehringen Bridge, (From SBB, bus 2 or 6 to 'Pont Zaehringen'). The original suspension bridge was built in 1834 and replaced in 1924 with concrete. The bridge is 165m long and spans the Sarine River. There is a footpath beneath the roadway. To get a clear view of the bridge try the Bern Gate or Bern Bridge. �
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