Things to do in Fribourg

Depart Colmar at 10:00 AM from Colmar with your private driver and travel to the fortified town of Neuf-Brisach. This planned city is notable for its octagonal layout and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Next, visit the Christmas market of Freiburg across the border in Germany. Following this, travel to Basel in Switzerland to discover its Christmas market at night. Explore all cities at your own pace and fall in love with their charm and decoration for the Christmas season.

Choose when you want to start and how much time you want to spend on this self-guided tour. The tour voucher will contain all information about directions and how to find each stop. Start the tour at the tourist office, located in the Equilibre theater. Then head over to TM Café, a coffee bar with a warm, friendly atmosphere and delicious products and specialities. Try a fair trade coffee and a "cuchaule", local bread and a speciality of the region. Head to Les Trentenaires, a bar-restaurant housed in a former drugstore, some of whose old parts are still on display. This super-stylish spot offers countless craft beers from all 4 corners of the globe. Here you can try some local cheeses and a craft beer. Continue towards the cathedral. You will find Les Marchands Merciers on your right. Les Marchands Merciers is both an information point for those who want to know more about Fribourg and a shop specialising in Fribourg products. It's a meeting place like no other. Coffee, wine, beer, literature, furniture, there's always something for the eyes and the taste buds! Try some apple juice, coffee or syrup. Next, in the heart of the lower town, the Brasserie de l'Epée offers a bold and refined cuisine. You will taste a gourmet dish and a dessert, accompanied by a regional wine and a coffee.

Half-Day tour (6 hours) in the magnificent region of Gruyere where you will taste at the chocolate factory, you will admire nature at the pick of Moleson and than you will travel in time at the medieval village and castle. An experience worth it only 45 minutes from Montreux, Bern or Gstaad. You will be picked up at the addresses asked or the hall or your hotel. You can chose which of the activities would you like to do first depending on the program and plans that you have. You will be travelling and exploring the inside region of Switzerland.

"Join us on this full day private tour to traverse through the stunning landscapes of Swiss Riviera region with fairytale town, castle nestled along the tranquil shores of the lakes. Relax on the drive from Lucerne to Gruyère countryside, walk through the cobblestone streets in the hometown of fondue, medieval castle of Gruyeres, visit Gruyere cheese factory having the biggest collection of Swiss cheese. Next, drive to famous town of Vevey, hometown of famous Charlie Chaplin, explore his statue, Grande Place & old city dotted with historical monuments and museums bearing witness to its rich heritage. Stroll by the lakeside promenade, mesmerized by the beautiful views of Lake Geneva & mountains from the Montreux Old Town. Visit famous Chillion Castle from medieval era located on a beautiful small island. Discover the medieval city of Freiburg, stroll through the old town& beautiful buildings of Gothic style, St. Nicholas Cathedral and cross bridges that date back to the 13th century."

Enjoy a full-day food and sightseeing tour of Gruyères and Bern, with round-trip private transfers from Interlaken. Following a hotel pick-up, drive to the French part of Switzerland and the village of Gruyères in the Fribourg Canton. Visit the famous Gruyère cheese factory to learn the secrets of the tasty semi-firm Swiss cheese. Then, explore the medieval streets of Gruyères Old Town. Enjoy a snack in the futuristic HR Giger Bar, but save some space for dessert. After lunch, go to the Cailler chocolate factory, where you will get to sample as many pralines and chocolate bits as you can manage following a tour of the production facilities. Continue to La Gruyère Lake to take panoramic photos of the slopes of La Berra and Le Gibloux. Drive on to Bern to tour the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Surrounded on 3 sides by the Aare River, the picturesque city boasts significant houses, bridges, and public buildings of the 13th to 18th centuries. Admire the Renaissance-style Parliament Building of the 19th century, and the 13th-century Zytglogge clock tower with its 15th-century astronomical clock face. See the old Bärengraben (Bear Pit) and adjacent BärenPark, where the city’s symbolic bears are now kept.

A true treat for the senses, this cheese, and chocolate escapade lifts the curtain on the backstage world of cheese and chocolate production in Switzerland. Our adventure begins in the medieval village of Gruyères, famed for the nutty, semi-hard cheese which shares its name. Discover ramshackle 15th-century homes, meandering cobblestone alleys, and one of Switzerland's crowning glory: the magnificent Castle of Gruyères. Treat your tastebuds to a local dairy, where highly-skilled cheesemakers will teach us how to make Gruyères. Sample the iconic cheese fresh from the wheel, and discover the rich history behind the recipe. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to the legendary Cailler Factory, the birthplace of Swiss chocolate. Discover why Cailler chocolate is considered the creamiest in Europe, and watch chocolatiers practicing their art. We’ll head to "La Maison du Gruyères”, a traditional dairy where master cheesemakers will reveal the process behind authentic Gruyères AOP cheese. Watch as fresh milk is transformed into delicious Gruyères, using huge copper cauldrons and giant curd presses. Learn how the region produces around 48 wheels a day, all of which undergo rigorous inspection by Gruyères AOP before they are allowed to be sold with the official label. After the demonstration it's time to indulge your taste buds. Learn to recognize and appreciate the full bodied, nutty flavor of authentic Gruyères as you sample the cheese straight from the wheel. Next, a short scenic hike will bring us to the delightful town of Gruyères, birthplace of the iconic sweet and salty cheese which shares its name. Nestled within the picturesque Fribourg canton, this medieval town is bursting with rustic charm. Explore the maze of cobblestone pathways, glimpsing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside as you make your way to the hilltop Castle of Gruyères. This stunning fortress dates back to the 13th century, and was once home to the notorious Counts of Gruyères. Now visitors can explore the castle's sordid history, and wander through treasure lined museum rooms and ancient ruins. After the tour we will enjoy a quick lunch stop - but don’t fill up too much! Stomachs full of cheese, we will make our way to our final stop: the Cailler Chocolate Factory. This legendary cocoa wonderland was created by the grandfather of Swiss chocolate, François-Louis Cailler, whose secret ingredients remain in use today. His iconic chocolate is famous for its rich, creamy flavor, achieved by using condensed milk rather than the standard milk powder used in most other brands.

On this full day excursion, see and learn about one of the best-kept medieval towns in Switzerland – Fribourg. Reach Fribourg in a private, comfortable vehicle, direct from your favourite location in Zurich. Upon arrival, you are free to stroll around the area, explore the narrow streets with old fashioned shops and cafes, gaze at the calm waters of the River Sarine, and have a moment of peace in the Cathedral of St. Nicholas – the main highlight of the city. Its beautifully stained glass windows along with the Gothic design will send you back in time. Move on to the most picturesque region of Switzerland – the mysterious town of Gruyeres, founded in the early middle ages. Swiss Gruyeres is famous for its delicious yellow cheese, which carries the same name as the town itself. You will have the chance to visit the cheese factory – la Maison du Gruyere – where you will witness the whole process of making cheese. Next, enter the oldest chocolate factory in Switzerland – La Maison Cailler. Here, find out how chocolate arrived in Europe and how the Swiss made it even better!