Climb the 365 steps and you will enjoy a great reward: a breathtaking view of the city and the Fribourg Préalpes
July 1: tower closed until noon
Seasonal opening hours of the tower of the cathedral from 1st March to 30th November:
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. non-stop
Sundays and public holidays: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Last entrance 30 minutes before closing time.
Opening hours depend on religious service schedules and access remains subject to favourable weather conditions (closed if snow or frost) *
The access to the tower is now from the outside of the cathedral on the left. With the entrance QR-code, you have to go up a small staircase that leads to the turnstile and then to the tower. Follow the signs in front of the cathedral.
Entrance QR-codes are available at the Info Point Bourg, rue des Epouses 8.
Opening hours Info Point Bourg:
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. non-stop
Sundays and public holidays: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Prices
Adults | 5.- CHF |
Group Adult from 15 people | 4.- CHF |
Student and seniors | 4.- CHF |
Groups Students and seniors from 15 people | 3.- CHF |
Children (6-16 years old) | 2.- CHF |
Fribourg City Card | Free |
Ticketing
Info Point Bourg
Rue des Epouses 8
1700 Fribourg
Elementary school classes (cycles I and II) in the Sarine district have free access to the tower.
Dogs are not allowed on the top of the tower.
Fribourg Tourisme et Région
Place Jean-Tinguely 1
Case postale 448
1700 Fribourg
Opening hours
From 30 Jun to 30 Nov 2025
Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday12:00 - 17:00
From 1 Mar to 30 Nov 2026
Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday12:00 - 17:00