Summer Camps in Fribourg
Overview
In the small canton of Fribourg, three very distinct holiday regions overlap: the Pre-Alps, the city of Fribourg, and the Three Lakes Region.
In the winter, the Pre-Alps region offers a superb infrastructure for winter sports. From Les Paccots to Gruyeres, in Charmey, Jaun, Schwarzsee, La Berra, Moléson-sur-Gruyère, over 100 km of marked and easily accessible routes attract all age groups, novices and experts alike, to the enchanted snow-covered countryside. In the summer, the resorts of Schwarzsee, Charmey, Bulle, Moléson and Les Paccots offer dream-like settings for adventure and hiking.
The city of Fribourg, the canton’s capital and economic center, offers a cultural treasure trove that goes back to the Middle Ages. Fribourg is known for its cultural diversity, university and gastronomy. In less than an hour’s drive from the Pre-Alps, the medieval cities of Murten and Estavayer-le-Lac are reachable. Even at the time of the Celts and Romans, the Three Lakes Region was a favourite place to holiday.
Language Schools and Camps in this Destination
Fribourg Canton
Things to Do and See During a Vacation Study
Winter
In the family-friendly skiing area of Schwarzsee/Kaiseregg, there are chair-lifts, several T-bars, snow-shoe trails and a Swiss ski school, offering activities to all kind of learners. As soon as the ice is thick enough, the frozen Schwarzsee is open to skaters, walkers and cross-country skiers.
Summer
A chair-lift gives access to the Riggisalp/Kaiseregg area (2185 m), starting point for lots of varied alpine tours. For hikers, there is a 200 km long network of paths. Round the lake is a popular 4 km long walk. There are opportunities for bathing, rowing and fishing in the lake. For mountain bikers, there are 180 km of marked routes.
Traditional Swiss Chalets
Old traditions are kept alive in the typical mountain hut resorts around the Schwarzsee, serving local specialities.
Brecca Gorge
In the primeval karst landscape of the Brecca Gorge, walkers experience the full force of nature and may even spot marmots, chamois or a golden eagle. Since 1996, this natural paradise has been included in the Swiss Inventory of Landscape and Natural Monuments of national importance (BLN).
City of Fribourg
The City of Fribourg is one of the largest medieval towns in Üechtland. Over 200 unique Gothic facades from the 15th century impart incomparable medieval charm to the Old Town.
How to Arrive at your Language Course
By Plane
The closest major international airport to the canton of Fribourg/Freiburg is Geneva.
By Train, Bus and Ferry
Schwarzsee can also be reached by rail from Geneva airport to Fribourg city, with hourly direct connections from the airport to Fribourg and then a bus service from Fribourg city to Schwarzsee. The rail and bus journey takes over 3 hours.
Estavayer-le-Lac is served by bus, train, and ferry connections within Switzerland.