Fribourg, Switzerland

Founded in 1157 by Duke Berthold IV of Zaehrigen, Fribourg is steeped in 850 years of history and is one of Europe’s most charming and well-preserved medieval cities. This French-German bilingual city and capital of Canton Fribourg is a cultural treasure trove with the St. Nicolas Cathedral and numerous Gothic buildings. As a university city, higher education and the arts intermix with a variety of interesting events. The bridges over the River Sarine that link French to German-speaking Switzerland ensure its multicultural ambiance, which is also found in its many gourmet restaurants.
The Fribourg Region offers much to explore, such as the towns of Gruyères with its medieval castle, Charmey with its spa, Romont with its museum of stained glass or Murten with its famous city wall and beautiful lake.