Family days out in the canton of Fribourg: museums, walks, activities

61 ideas for days out

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Museum

Natural History Museum

Fribourg · Sarine

Stuffed animals, minerals and temporary exhibitions designed for children. Entry is free.

The museum is preparing to move: some rooms are already closed. It leaves its current site in 2027 and reopens at the end of 2028 on Route des Arsenaux.
- Indoors
- All ages
- 1 to 2 hours
- Free
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Musée d’histoire naturelle de Fribourg
Museum

Espace Jean Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle

Fribourg · Sarine

Jean Tinguely’s moving machines and Niki de Saint Phalle’s colourful sculptures, in a former tram depot. Children love watching the machines whirr into action.
- Indoors
- Ages 4+
- 1 to 2 hours
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Christophe Badoux, CC BY-SA 3.0
Walk

Fribourg Kids Tour

Fribourg · Sarine

A puzzle trail of about 1½ hours through the old town: children solve clues to earn a reward. Book with Fribourg Tourism.
- Outdoors
- Ages 6 to 12
- 1 to 2 hours
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Nicola Fürer / Fribourg Région
Walk

Junior guide “On the trail of the dragon”

Fribourg · Sarine

A small, playful booklet for exploring the old town at your own pace, following Tuf the dragon. On sale at the tourist office for a few francs (in French).
- Outdoors
- Ages 4 to 12
- 1 to 2 hours
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Walk

Funicular and Lower Town

Fribourg · Sarine

The 1899 funicular still runs with a counterweight of waste water. At the bottom: covered bridges, the Sarine river and the lanes of the Lower Town.
- Outdoors
- All ages
- 1 to 2 hours
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Bobo11, CC BY-SA 4.0
Walk

Gottéron Gorge

Fribourg · Sarine

A cool path along the bottom of the gorge, with footbridges and small waterfalls, starting right in the Lower Town.

The path may be closed in winter or after heavy rain. Sturdy shoes recommended.
- Outdoors
- Ages 5+
- Half day
- Free
- Mainly in summer
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: GFreihalter, CC BY-SA 4.0
Leisure

La Motta swimming pool

Fribourg · Sarine

The city’s historic open-air pool on the banks of the Sarine, with a pool for little ones.
- Outdoors
- All ages
- Half day
- Mainly in summer
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Ville de Fribourg
Walk

Frères Brigands mystery trails

Various places

Outdoor mystery games to discover the canton as a family: you follow the clues from one place to the next (in French).
- Outdoors
- Ages 6+
- Half day
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Les Frères Brigands
Museum

Maison Cailler

Broc · Gruyère

The chocolate factory in Broc: a tour through the history of chocolate, the production line and a tasting at the end.
- Indoors
- All ages
- 1 to 2 hours
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗

Photo: Fridolin freudenfett, CC BY-SA 4.0
Museum

La Maison du Gruyère

Pringy · Gruyère

A demonstration cheese dairy: watch the cheesemakers make Gruyère behind a glass window, with a sensory trail.
- Indoors
- All ages
- 1 to 2 hours
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © La Maison du Gruyère
Museum

Gruyères Castle

Gruyères · Gruyère

A medieval castle at the top of the little town of Gruyères, with furnished rooms, ramparts and a garden. The car-free town is explored on foot.
- Indoors and outdoors
- Ages 4+
- Half day
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Tonatiuh Ambrosetti / Château de Gruyères
Leisure

Moléson

Moléson-sur-Gruyères · Gruyère

Funicular and cable car to the summit. In summer: summer toboggan run, mountain cheese dairy and walks; in winter: skiing and sledging.
- Outdoors
- All ages
- Full day
- Summer and winter
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Moléson
Leisure

Charmey – Vounetz gondola

Charmey · Gruyère

The gondola goes up to Vounetz: easy walks with views of the Pre-Alps in summer, sledging and skiing in winter.
- Outdoors
- All ages
- Half day
- Summer and winter
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Alps, Public domain
Leisure

Gruyère Thermal Baths

Charmey · Gruyère

Thermal baths with indoor and outdoor pools facing the mountains, a good option on cold days.

Access rules and times for children: check the website before you go.
- Indoors
- All ages
- Half day
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Les Bains de la Gruyère
Walk

Jogne Gorge

Charmey – Broc · Gruyère

A path through the gorge between Charmey and Broc, with footbridges and views of the Montsalvens dam. Return by bus.

Path closed in winter and sometimes after storms.
- Outdoors
- Ages 6+
- Half day
- Free
- Mainly in summer
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Jérémy Sauterel from Suisse, CC BY 2.0
Leisure

Inflatable water course

Charmey · Gruyère

An inflatable obstacle course floating on the water: climb, slide and fall in.

Children must be able to swim.
- Outdoors
- Ages 6+
- 1 to 2 hours
- Mainly in summer
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Walk

Schwarzsee (Lac Noir)

Plaffeien · Sense

A mountain lake with a flat walk around it of about an hour, picnic spots and swimming in summer; sledging and a frozen lake in winter.
- Outdoors
- All ages
- Full day
- Free
- Summer and winter
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Türke Andras, CC BY-SA 4.0
Leisure

Papiliorama

Kerzers · Lac

Tropical domes with hundreds of free-flying butterflies, a rainforest and a world of nocturnal animals. The station is right next door.
- Indoors
- All ages
- Half day
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Papiliorama
Walk

Murten old town and ramparts

Murten · Lac

Walk along the ramparts’ wall-walk with views over the rooftops and the lake, then go down to the water’s edge.

Steep stairs up to the ramparts.
- Outdoors
- All ages
- 1 to 2 hours
- Free
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0
Museum

Murten Museum

Murten · Lac

In a former mill by the lake: the Battle of Murten of 1476 and the history of the region.
- Indoors
- Ages 6+
- 1 to 2 hours
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0
Walk

Mont Vully

Mont-Vully · Lac

Paths between vineyards and forest with views of Lake Murten and Lake Neuchâtel. Picnic at the top.
- Outdoors
- Ages 4+
- Half day
- Free
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Raph egg, CC BY-SA 4.0
Museum

Frog Museum

Estavayer-le-Lac · Broye

An unusual 19th-century collection: stuffed frogs posed like humans. Small museum, big smiles.
- Indoors
- Ages 4+
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Steiner Brouillard / Musée des grenouilles
Leisure

Estavayer cable ski park

Estavayer-le-Lac · Broye

Wakeboarding and waterskiing pulled by a cable over the lake. Ideal for teenagers looking for thrills.

Children must be able to swim.
- Outdoors
- Ages 10+
- Half day
- Mainly in summer
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Alphasurf
Walk

Grande Cariçaie nature reserves

South shore of Lake Neuchâtel · Broye

Switzerland’s largest lakeside wetland: trails, hides and birds to spot. Bring binoculars.
- Outdoors
- All ages
- Half day
- Free
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Odile Gardiol, CC BY-SA 4.0
Museum

Vitromusée

Romont · Glâne

The stained-glass museum in Romont Castle, with a space for children to play with shapes, colours and light.
- Indoors
- Ages 4+
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Walk

Les Paccots and Lac des Joncs

Châtel-Saint-Denis · Veveyse

A small family resort: a walk to Lac des Joncs in summer, sledging and snowshoeing in winter.
- Outdoors
- All ages
- Half day
- Free
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: apollo13, CC BY 3.0
Workshop

Atelier Pastel art school

Fribourg · Sarine

Drawing, painting and sculpture classes in small groups, discovering great artists. For children: 1½ hours a week, on Tuesday or Wednesday. Free trial class, creative birthday parties on Saturdays (in French).
- Indoors
- Ages 4+
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Atelier Pastel
Workshop

Un temps pour créer

Fribourg · Sarine

A workshop for illustrated notebooks and journals in the old town: writing, collage, painting and drawing to tell your own stories. Materials provided, creative café one Tuesday a month (in French).
- Indoors
- Ages 12+
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Un temps pour créer
Workshop

Introduction to Tiffany stained glass

Attalens · Veveyse

A day to make your own stained-glass piece: design, choosing and cutting the glass, copper foiling and soldering. For teens aged 15 and over, with a parent for example.

Dates and prices on request.
- Indoors
- Ages 15+
- Full day
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Cours Vitrail Suisse
Leisure

Grimper.ch Fribourg climbing gym

Fribourg · Sarine

A large bouldering gym a 5-minute walk from the station: about 1000 m² of walls and 200 problems, no ropes, above thick mats. Children’s classes from age 5 and birthday parties.
- Indoors
- Ages 5+
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Grimper.ch
Leisure

Grimper.ch Givisiez climbing gym

Givisiez · Sarine

Bouldering gym with a children’s area on the edge of Fribourg. Regular classes from age 5, holiday camps and birthday parties.
- Indoors
- Ages 5+
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Grimper.ch
Leisure

L’Entrepôt, bouldering and trampolines

Bulle · Gruyère

Indoor leisure centre with bouldering walls above mats, climbing routes and trampolines, plus a bar-restaurant for parents.
- Indoors
- Ages 5+
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © L’Entrepôt
Leisure

La Ruche, trampolines and games

Granges-Paccot · Sarine

Large leisure centre at Forum Fribourg: almost 900 m² of trampolines, a Kids Park for ages 4 to 12 with a corner for ages 0 to 3, bowling and laser tag. Open every day.

Trampolines without an adult and laser tag from age 8.
- Indoors
- All ages
- Half day
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © La Ruche
Leisure

Saint-Léonard ice rink

Fribourg · Sarine

Two rinks next to the BCF Arena, alternating between skating and free hockey. Free with the Fribourg City Card. Public skating times on winter.kaldo.ch (in French).
- Indoors
- Ages 3+
- 1 to 2 hours
- In winter
Official website ↗ · link checked on 29 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Leisure

Jean Tinguely ice rink (Marly)

Marly · Sarine

Indoor ice rink in Marly, with public skating on Wednesday afternoons and at weekends. Public skating times on winter.kaldo.ch (in French).
- Indoors
- Ages 3+
- 1 to 2 hours
- In winter
Official website ↗ · link checked on 29 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Leisure

Espace Gruyère ice rink, temporarily in Charmey

Charmey · Gruyère

For the 2026/2027 season, the Espace Gruyère ice rink in Bulle has moved to Charmey. Ice stock sport on Friday evenings. Public skating times on winter.kaldo.ch (in French).
- Indoors and outdoors
- Ages 3+
- 1 to 2 hours
- In winter
Official website ↗ · link checked on 29 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Leisure

Charmey ice rink (La Scie)

Charmey · Gruyère

Open-air rink next to the old Tzintre sawmill, with a snack bar, concerts and barbecue evenings on Fridays. Free for under-6s. Public skating times on winter.kaldo.ch (in French).
- Outdoors
- Ages 3+
- 1 to 2 hours
- In winter
Official website ↗ · link checked on 29 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Leisure

Glâne ice rink (Romont)

Romont · Glâne

Indoor 60 × 30 m rink, with skate and helmet hire on site. Public skating times on winter.kaldo.ch (in French).
- Indoors
- Ages 3+
- 1 to 2 hours
- In winter
Official website ↗ · link checked on 29 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Leisure

Les Paccots ice rink

Les Paccots · Veveyse

Indoor rink in the heart of the village, renovated in 2023, with ice discos on some evenings. Public skating times on winter.kaldo.ch (in French).
- Indoors and outdoors
- Ages 3+
- 1 to 2 hours
- In winter
Official website ↗ · link checked on 29 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Leisure

La Gouille ice rink (Estavayer-le-Lac)

Estavayer-le-Lac · Broye

Ice rink a stone’s throw from the lake, free entry. Times shared between free hockey and public skating. Public skating times on winter.kaldo.ch (in French).
- Indoors and outdoors
- Ages 3+
- 1 to 2 hours
- Free
- In winter
Official website ↗ · link checked on 29 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Leisure

Sense-See regional ice rink (Düdingen)

Düdingen · Sense

Indoor rink with skating, hockey and curling (taster sessions on request). Times vary a lot from day to day. Public skating times on winter.kaldo.ch (in French).
- Indoors
- Ages 3+
- 1 to 2 hours
- In winter
Official website ↗ · link checked on 29 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Leisure

Murten on Ice

Murten · Lac

Open-air rink in front of the old town ramparts, with ice stock sport by reservation. Public skating times on winter.kaldo.ch (in French).
- Outdoors
- Ages 3+
- 1 to 2 hours
- In winter
Official website ↗ · link checked on 29 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Museum

Gletterens lake village

Gletterens · Broye

A rebuilt Neolithic village on the shore of Lake Neuchâtel: stilt houses, crafts and daily life 5000 years ago, with workshops for families. Open every day from May to the end of October.
- Outdoors
- Ages 3+
- Half day
- Mainly in summer
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Museum

Vallon Roman Museum

Vallon · Broye

Two large Roman mosaics still in their original place, including a hunting scene of almost 100 m². Workshops and birthday parties for children. Open Wednesday to Sunday afternoons.
- Indoors
- Ages 5+
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Ludovic Péron, CC BY-SA 3.0
Museum

Electrobroc

Broc · Gruyère

Groupe E’s electricity centre, inside a real working hydroelectric power station. Free guided tour of about 1½ hours, easy to combine with the nearby Maison Cailler.

Guided tours only, book at least one day in advance.
- Indoors
- Ages 8+
- 1 to 2 hours
- Free
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Leisure

Ependes Observatory

Ependes · Sarine

Look at the Moon, planets and stars through a telescope with the club’s astronomers. Free public evenings on Fridays, and solar observation on some days.

Booking required the week before, 5 people at most per booking.
- Indoors and outdoors
- Ages 6+
- 1 to 2 hours
- Free
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Martignoni, CC BY-SA 4.0
Walk

University Botanic Garden

Fribourg · Sarine

A large garden in the city, with tropical greenhouses that stay warm even in winter: carnivorous plants, cacti, ponds. Open every day, free entry.
- Indoors and outdoors
- All ages
- 1 to 2 hours
- Free
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Bobo11, CC BY-SA 4.0
Walk

St. Nicholas Cathedral tower

Fribourg · Sarine

Over 360 steps up a spiral staircase to the top of the tower, 74 m high: views over the whole old town, the Sarine and the Pre-Alps. Tickets at the Info Point Bourg.

Narrow staircase, no pushchairs. Climbs from March to November.
- Indoors and outdoors
- Ages 6+
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: GFreihalter, CC BY-SA 4.0
Walk

La Madeleine Hermitage

Düdingen · Sense

Caves dug by hand into the cliff above Lake Schiffenen more than 300 years ago: a chapel, kitchen and corridors to explore, at the end of a short forest walk.

Cliff and stairs: hold little ones by the hand.
- Outdoors
- Ages 4+
- 1 to 2 hours
- Free
- Mainly in summer
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Хрюша, CC BY-SA 3.0
Museum

Museum of Art and History (MAHF)

Fribourg · Sarine

Knights, sculptures and treasures of Fribourg in a grand town house. Free activity booklets for children aged 4 and over at reception, and family workshops on some weekends.
- Indoors
- Ages 4+
- 1 to 2 hours
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: GFreihalter, CC BY-SA 4.0
Museum

Wallpaper Museum

Mézières · Glâne

In Mézières Castle, whole rooms covered in old wallpapers: landscapes, jungles and 18th-century decors, with changing exhibitions. Open in the afternoon, Thursday to Sunday from April to October, at weekends in winter.
- Indoors
- Ages 6+
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Spyridon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Leisure

Cruises on Lake Murten and Lake Neuchâtel

Murten and Estavayer-le-Lac · Lac

The boat from Murten goes through the Broye canal to Neuchâtel; others leave from Estavayer and Portalban. Free up to age 6, half price after that. Bikes allowed on board.

Few sailings in winter: check the timetable.
- Indoors and outdoors
- All ages
- Half day
- Mainly in summer
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Anthony Levrot, CC BY-SA 4.0
Walk

Ogoz Island

Pont-en-Ogoz · Gruyère

The ruins of a castle on an island in Lake Gruyère. In spring, when the lake is low, you can walk there (about 1 hour there and back); from May to October, by boat with a guided tour on Sundays.

Only reachable on foot when the lake is below 668 m: check the level before you go.
- Outdoors
- All ages
- 1 to 2 hours
- Free
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0
Leisure

MEMO, library and toy library

Fribourg · Sarine

The city library and toy library under one roof: books for all ages, games to borrow and corners to read and play on site. Open Tuesday to Saturday.

Game loans with a membership.
- Indoors
- All ages
- 1 to 2 hours
- Free
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Leisure

Le Levant swimming pool

Fribourg · Sarine

The indoor pool in the Jura district, open to the public outside school hours: a place to swim even in winter. 3 francs for ages 6 to 16.

Limited public hours on weekdays, closed for part of the summer.
- Indoors
- All ages
- 1 to 2 hours
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Fribourg Région
Walk

Witch’s Trail

Schwarzsee · Sense

A 2-hour walk around the Schwarzsee with seven legends of the Sense district, games, riddles and a dragon by the water. Witch kit available at the tourist office.
- Outdoors
- Ages 3 to 12
- 1 to 2 hours
- Free
- Mainly in summer
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Lutz Fischer-Lamprecht, CC BY-SA 4.0
Leisure

Jeuss animal park

Jeuss · Lac

A small free park that is always open: deer, wallabies, emus, alpacas, goats and geese, with a playground and a cafeteria in the afternoon.
- Outdoors
- All ages
- 1 to 2 hours
- Free
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Tierpark Jeuss
Workshop

Aux P’tites Bottes educational farm

Siviriez · Glâne

Farm workshops for children: caring for the animals, parent-and-child sessions from 6 months, little farmer clubs and camps for ages 4 to 12, horse rides and pony sledging in winter (in French).

By appointment, Monday to Saturday.
- Indoors and outdoors
- Ages 1 to 12
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Aux P'tites Bottes
Leisure

Goolfy, glow-in-the-dark minigolf

Bulle · Gruyère

Indoor minigolf in the dark, with decors that glow under black light, at the Fun Planet centre. Free for under-3s, 8 francs for children.
- Indoors
- Ages 3+
- 1 to 2 hours
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: © Fun Planet
Leisure

Minigolf on Lake Murten

Murten · Lac

An 18-hole minigolf on the lakeshore, with a bistro: ideal to end a day in Murten. Open every day in summer.

Closed in bad weather.
- Outdoors
- Ages 4+
- 1 to 2 hours
- Mainly in summer
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Frettie, CC BY 3.0
Leisure

Jura minigolf

Fribourg · Sarine

An 18-hole minigolf in the Jura district, open every afternoon from April to September.
- Outdoors
- Ages 4+
- 1 to 2 hours
- Mainly in summer
- Pushchair OK
Official website ↗ · link checked on 30 October 2026

Photo: Asurnipal, CC BY-SA 4.0