Places to Explore In Fribourg and Neuchâtel

Discover the best places to explore in Fribourg and Neuchâtel with curated recommendations from our travel experts.

Bulle

With more than 17,000 inhabitants, the town of Bulle has many attractions worthy of a larger destination: a castle (not open to the public), three-story...

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  • 1 Things To Do

Estavayer-le-Lac

Along with its history-soaked and highly picturesque Old Town (in summer, don't miss the Saturday morning market bursting with local produce), lakeside Estavayer is a...

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  • 1 Things To Do

Fribourg

Between the rich pasturelands of the Swiss plateau and the Alpine foothills, the Sarine River (called the Saane by German speakers) twists in an S-curve...

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  • 14 Things To Do

Grandson

A tour of the Old Town of Grandson is eminently worthwhile. The church, tower, fountains, and narrow streets lined with extraordinary facades make this a...

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Gruyères

Rising above the plain on a rocky crag against a backdrop of Alpine foothills, the castle village of Gruyères seduces from afar. This perfect specimen...

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  • 4 Things To Do

Murten

The ancient town of Murten, known in French as Morat, is a popular resort on the Murtensee/Lac de Morat (Lake Murten). The bilingual town has...

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  • 3 Hotels
  • 2 Things To Do

Neuchatel

At the foot of the Jura Mountains, flanked by vineyards and facing southeast, the city of Neuchâtel enjoys panoramic views of Lac de Neuchâtel and...

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  • 5 Hotels
  • 12 Things To Do

Payerne

The meandering streets in this market town are filled with pastel-painted 18th-century buildings, now converted to shops and restaurants. The star attraction, however, remains the...

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Romont

The best way to approach this 13th-century town of two broad streets is to leave the highway and drive up to its castle terrace. The...

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Yverdon-les-Bains

With a center closed to traffic, Yverdon-les-Bains is a charming, bustling place. Located at the southernmost tip of Lac de Neuchâtel, this pastel-colored lakefront town...

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  • 4 Things To Do

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