Discover the hidden cultural inheritance of Fribourg during the European Heritage Days!
"In danger?"
The European Heritage Days on 12th and 13th September 2026 will shine a spotlight on the dangers threatening our cultural heritage – including in Switzerland. At the same time, they offer the chance to find solutions together and to explore new ways to preserve our rich heritage.
Whether it is historical buildings at risk of demolition, archaeological finds that have been forgotten, or craft traditions displaced by modern techniques and materials – every cultural asset tells a story worth preserving. Even challenges like regulations and standards can inspire creative approaches to protect and reinterpret our heritage.
Digitalisation, climate change, population growth, and mobility may seem to threaten our tangible and intangible cultural heritage at first glance, but they also open up new possibilities. Technological progress can help keep traditions alive. Social changes invite us to find innovative ways to better protect historical sites and preserve cultural landscapes.
The European Heritage Days create a unique platform to address these challenges together. Through exclusive insights, exciting events, and the exchange of knowledge and ideas, they foster a deeper understanding of our cultural heritage. They inspire us not only to preserve but also to develop further – for a future that harmonises the past and the present.
Dates and timetable
From 12 to 13 Sep 2026
Service des Biens Culturels
Planche-Supérieure 3
1700 Fribourg
+41 26 305 12 87
