Everyone in Fribourg knows the funicular as one of the town's curiosities. The line was opened in 1899 and links the town centre to the Basse-Ville (the lower area of the town).
CLOSED from 27 August to 4 December 2026
The Fribourg funicular is a listed historical monument and unique in Europe... it is actually one of the last one to run on waste water from the town, which is used thanks to a system of counterweights.
The creaking and clattering of the rack of the hundred-year old machine is obviously worth seeing, especially as it will take you deep into the soul of the town. The funicular was - and still is - the link between the "Basse-Ville" and the centre of Fribourg. History and modernity... a true symbol!
The funicular connects the old town (Neuveville and Auge districts) to the centre
Departure according to demand every 6 minutes.
Ride: 2 minutes
Bus no 4 stop Funicular is at your disposal
Prices
| Ticket zone 10 (valid 1 hour) | 3.- CHF |
| With half fare Travelcard | 2.30 CHF |
| Fribourg City Card | Free |
Rue St-Pierre
1700 Fribourg
Opening hours
- 27 Aug 2026- 4 Dec 2026 (Inaccessible)
From 1 Jun to 31 Aug 2026
Monday - Saturday
07:00 - 20:00
Sunday
09:30 - 19:00
From 1 Sep 2026 to 31 May 2027
Monday - Saturday
07:00 - 19:00
Sunday
09:30 - 19:00
