Fribourg

Town · Canton of Fribourg, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Population 39,151

Area 9 km²

Time zone Europe/Zurich

Official website www.ville-fribourg.ch

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Freiburg im Üechtland Essentials

Fribourg’s medieval core is defined by the 13th-century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas and a series of historic bridges crossing the Saane river. The Bern Bridge remains a rare example of a wooden covered structure, while the Zaehringen Bridge offers views over the Sarine valley. The city’s religious heritage is preserved in the Cistercian Maigrauge Abbey and the Church of Saint-Maurice. Renaissance fountains and the 17th-century Château de la Poya complement cultural sites like the Swiss Puppet Museum and the University's Botanical Garden.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -10°–9°
-2° at night
13 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -11°–12°
-2° at night
12 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -5°–17°
1° at night
13 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -2°–21°
4° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–24°
9° at night
17 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 7°–28°
13° at night
16 rainy days
11 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

23° · extremes 9°–30°
14° at night
16 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 9°–31°
14° at night
14 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 5°–26°
11° at night
13 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 1°–22°
7° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -5°–16°
2° at night
14 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -9°–10°
-1° at night
14 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Swiss Franc CHF CHF · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type J
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +41

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