Espace 1606, a medieval immersion with a model based on the Martini Plan and an interactive projection.
Espace 1606 offers a fascinating immersion into 17th-century Fribourg through a 52 m² model, recreating the 342-hectare city on a 1:250 scale. Architectural details, from Gothic houses to ramparts, have been meticulously reproduced, incorporating 1700 buildings and 17 meters of ramparts, equivalent to 4.2 km of real estate. The tour uses interactive media and a projection that brings six historical figures to life, recreating their daily lives in sound and light.
The model is the fruit of a social integration project carried out by 450 unemployed people between 1996 and 2008, totalling 150,000 hours of work. Since 2018, it has been installed in the Werkhof, a former 16th-century building in Fribourg's Old Town. This unique venue combines heritage and technology to pay tribute to Fribourg's cultural heritage, offering visitors an original experience.
The Werkhof building was constructed in 1555 by the Weber family, weavers who had emigrated from Alsace, and was used as a weaving mill before being put to various uses over the decades.
It was destroyed by fire and refurbished in 2018 to house an exhibition space, a multi-purpose hall, an after-school reception area and Espace 1606.
Rates
| Adults | 10.- CHF |
| Children 6-16 /AVS/Students | 6.- CHF |
| Fribourg City Card | Free |
Group price (from 10 people)
| Adults | 8.- CHF |
| Children (6-16 years) / AHV / Students | 5.- CHF |
Private session
| Group adults | 100.- CHF |
| Compulsory schools (Cycles I, II and III) | 20.- CHF |
Guided tour
The tour lasts approximately 50 minutes. Please arrive at the ticket office 5-10 minutes before the tour begins.
The tour is in French, with subtitles in German and English. Audio translators are available on request for German and English.
For reservations during opening hours, please book online.
For visits outside opening hours or special requests, please contact us.
Groups are limited to 40 people.
Access by public transport
- Bus: from Fribourg/Freiburg SBB station, take bus 4 direction “Auge” in the bus station to the “Fribourg, Karrweg” stop.
- Funicular: 10-minute walk from funicular arrival point in lower town
People with reduced mobility
People with reduced mobility are welcome; an elevator is available on site.
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Opening hours
- 24 December 2026 (Christmas Eve)
- 25 December 2026 (Christmas Day)
- 31 December 2026 (New Year's Eve)
- 1 January 2027 (New Year's Day)
- 15 Feb 2026 - (Inaccessible)
From 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026
Monday - Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday - Sunday
13:30 - 17:00
