Fribourg
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History & heritage
Founded by the Zähringen in 1157, Fribourg joined the Confederation in 1481. The Sarine river traces the language border through the canton.
Its Gothic old town and St. Nicholas Cathedral reflect a Catholic heritage, while Gruyère cheese and the Fribourg university are known worldwide.
Traditions
Bénichon
September–October
Harvest thanksgiving with a seven-course feast: cuchaule bread, moutarde de Bénichon, lamb and meringues with double cream.
Poya (Désalpe)
Autumn
Herders bring cows down from the Gruyère pastures — the scene painted on Fribourg's famous poya art.
Saint-Nicolas
Early December
Fribourg's patron saint rides a donkey through town and speaks from the cathedral.
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Concerts, festivals, markets and exhibitions in Fribourg are published by the official regional tourism agenda. Member meetups are listed above.
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