Climb the 365 steps up to the cathedral tower and you will enjoy a great reward: a breathtaking view of the city and the Fribourg Préalpes
The tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral rises to a height of 74 metres. From its summit, it offers a spectacular panorama of the city of Fribourg and the Fribourg Pre-Alps. The climb requires a certain effort: no fewer than 365 steps lead you in a spiralling ascent to the highest viewpoint in the Old Town. What a wonderful reward!
Access to the tower is now from outside the cathedral, on the left-hand side. With a valid entrance ticket (QR code), you must take a small staircase leading to the turnstile and then to the tower. Please follow the signs located in front of the cathedral.
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 | 6.- CHF |
| Group Adult from 15 people | 5.- 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
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) *
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 1 Mar to 30 Nov 2026
Monday - Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
12:00 - 17:00
