Fribourg

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Sumedha Bharpilania

Sumedha has travelled across 28 countries, including a major chunk of India, and calls Japan, Thailand, France and Switzerland her pet destinations. She is seasoned in going off the beaten track and loves documenting her journeys. Apart from getting lost in metropolises, being stranded at airports and finding solace in the hills, she actively writes for eminent travel platforms. You can follow her trips on her social media handles.

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A medieval town in western Switzerland’s Üechtland, Fribourg is home to a celebrated university and stands gracefully alongside Saane River. While it was once fortified way back in time; fragments of its brilliantly preserved ramparts can still be seen. Its Old Town is a proud possessor of some exclusive 15th century Gothic constructions and travellers from all over the globe throng to Fribourg to witness their beauty. The most striking sight in town, however, is the 13th century Cathedral of Freiburg with the most sublime stained glass windows you will ever see. Built in honour of St. Nicholas, it has a 75 m high tower that offers some arresting views of this educational and economic hub. Visit the ‘Espace Jean Tinguely et Niki de Saint Phalle’ if you are an art connoisseur and explore the Loreto Chapel for its Baroque beauty. There is also a puppet museum for all of the young travellers.

Fribourg’s growing urban character can be attributed to the many students who live here and the increasing number of modern cafes, fashion boutiques and foreign labels are all courtesy of the university. The city has a demarcated Upper and Lower Town and both can be accessed by a funicular ride.

Fribourg is a 21 min train journey from Bern along the S-Bahn. Tickets should cost around 15 CHF and should be booked in advance if in case you do not have a Swiss Pass.
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