Fribourg and Neuchatel Travel Guide
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Shouldered by the more prominent cantons of Bern and Vaud, the cantons of Fribourg and Neuchâtel are easily overlooked by hurried visitors. If they do stop, it is usually for a quick dip into the environs of Fribourg and Gruyères. That leaves the rest of this largely untouched area to the Swiss, who enjoy its relatively unspoiled nature and relaxed approach to life.
Fribourg and Neuchatel Hotels
As they become more tourist-oriented, Fribourg and Neuchâtel are developing better hotel infrastructures. Fribourg is the best equipped, though there's...read more
Fribourg and Neuchatel Restaurants
Both Fribourg and Neuchâtel have a plethora of top-quality, French-influenced restaurants. They offer far cheaper lunch menus (three or more courses)...read more
Things To Do in Fribourg and Neuchatel
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Fribourg and Neuchatel
- Book 3-Star Sorell Arabelle Fr $196+/Nt Save with Expedia, $33/night less
- Book 4-Star Novotel Bern Expo Fr $146+/Nt Expedia
- Book in Bern: Save this Aug Fr $207+/Nt — $207 Expedia
- Book 3 Nts in Bern this Aug Fr $169+/Nt — $169 Expedia
- Book 4-Star BEST WESTERN bern in Bern Fr $253+/Nt — $253 Expedia
Fribourg and Neuchatel Experiences
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Stir the melting pot: Fondue famously originated in the Neuchâtel area—try the two-cheese fondue neuchâteloise that honors the... Read more
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A traveler cruising Switzerland's emerald hills and villages far from industrial turf can't help but notice the damp, fresh, earthy ephemera... Read more
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When the Alpine grass thins out in the fall, the cows of Haute Gruyère are led down to the village stables—in style, with huge bells... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Switzerland may be best known for its frosty summits, but the tiny-yet-diverse country opens up in summertime ... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Starting in the sun-splashed coast of the French Riviera, a road trip is one of the most stunning and... Read more
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Arts & Culture, Events
The Swiss city of Basel is getting ready to host to the who's who of the art world yet again, with the... Read more
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