SWITZERLAND BY RAIL - REGIONS
Fribourg Region
The French speaking Pays de Fribourg sandwiched between Bern and the
Geneva Lake region is somewhat a world turned upside down, incorporating
the Jura mountains on its small territory where three different holiday
regions overlap. The the Pre-Alps foothills, the city of Fribourg and
the Three-Lakes Region. Limestone mountain summits in the south and
Mediterranean feeling lakesides in the north.
Fribourg
The Cantonal capital
city, explore a cultural treasure trove harkening back to the Middle
Ages in this university town of hiistory
and gastronomy. Under an hour drive from the Pre-Alps you'll come across
the Mediterranean mildness of the medieval cities of Murten and Estavayer-le-Lac
where as early as Roman times, the Three-Lakes was a favorite spot
to holiday.
Gruyeres
Find your way to Gruyères feeling tucked away in
a lost world with its medieval Gruyères Castle of the dukes of
Savoy, famous cheese factory tour and the Chocolate factory of Caillier
in Broc, amid the works of visionary fantasy artist H.R. Giger, the creator
of
the Alien movie iconic monster ispiration. If hiking or biking is your
pleasure, discover the resorts of Schwarzsee, Charmey, Bulle, and Moléson.
In winter, the Pre-Alpine hills region offer an excellent world to explore
in the snow at a lower price that some of the more famous and sphisticated
high resorts. Enjoy snowshoeing in the crystaline close to nature beauty
for a bargain price with over 100 kilometers of easily accessible sign
marked routes for all age groups, from novice and expert in the enchanting
snow-blanketed countryside. Refuel your spirit and warm your soul in
the warmth and charm of the many Alpine Huts you’ll find in the
Fribourg region.with traditional fondue, soupe du chalet, or the rösti
in the charming romance of of pure Switzerland.
Fribourg City
Cailler-Nestle
Chocolate Factory Tour
Gruyeres Castle
Maison Gruyere Cheese Tour
HR Giger Museum and Bar
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