The BCU supports the intellectual life of the canton with resources for teaching, research and the preservation of cultural memory.
Fribourg's Cantonal and University Library (BCU) offers 220 self-access workstations and a collection of 75,000 books classified by subject. Its media library includes a variety of audiovisual documents, specialized photography books and comic books. The BCU offers tailor-made tours for groups and schools, and organizes cultural exhibitions. Part of its collections are stored in the Beauregard district, where access is also provided for researchers and the general public.
Admission
| Individual admission | Free |
| Fribourg City Card | Free |
Guided tours
These services are free and open to all.
For classes or groups, the program is tailored to your needs: tour of the library, introduction to the catalog, creation and consultation of a library account, use of electronic resources, presentation of heritage collections, etc.
Bibliothèque cantonale et Universitaire (BCU)
Rue Saint-Michel 6
Case postale
1701 Fribourg
Opening hours
From 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026
Monday - Friday
08:00 - 22:00
Saturday
08:00 - 16:00
Sunday
Closed
