Arena Cinema in Fribourg: the family multiplex with 4DX and ScreenX
Looking for a big modern cinema as a family in Fribourg? The Arena, a stone’s throw from the station, is the town’s only multiplex: ten screens, 3D and rare technologies such as 4DX and ScreenX. A spectacular, easy-to-reach outing, in any weather.
The big cinema of Fribourg
About 150 metres from the CFF station, the Arena is the only multiplex in Fribourg, with its ten screens. You come for the big films of the moment, in French as well as in the original version, with cutting-edge equipment: 3D, but also 4DX (motion seats and effects) and ScreenX (image on three walls), both rare in French-speaking Switzerland. A spectacular big cinema, very easy to reach.
What your children will discover
The Arena shows the big animated features and family hits of the moment non-stop. With its ten screens, there is almost always a young-audience screening on. For a more immersive experience, 4DX (with its moving seats) is great fun for slightly older children on certain adventure films.
What you do there and the atmosphere on site
You get your ticket (online or at the box office), choose your seat, stop by the popcorn stand, and settle into one of the ten screens. The atmosphere is that of a large modern multiplex. A big car park and the immediate proximity of the station make the outing very practical.
Before you go
- Recommended age: as a family from 3-4 years, depending on the film showing
- Duration: allow 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the film
- Price: adult CHF 16.90, child (3-12) CHF 10.40, teen (13-16) and student/senior CHF 14; Sat/Sun before noon CHF 10.40 for all
- Surcharges: 4DX +CHF 9, 3D +CHF 1.50, ScreenX +CHF 2.50
- Booking: online at arena.ch (choose your seat)
- Transport: about 150 m from Fribourg CFF station; 450-space car park on site
- Best season: all year round
Tips from parents
- On Saturdays and Sundays before noon, the reduced rate (CHF 10.40) applies to everyone: ideal as a family.
- 4DX is fun for older children on adventure films, but may overwhelm toddlers.
- Check the language of the screening (French or original version), especially for the youngest.
- Book and choose your seats online on busy days.
- The station is a stone’s throw away: handy for coming by train.
Useful information
- Address: Avenue de la Gare 22, 1700 Fribourg
- Official website: arena.ch
- Opening hours: according to the programme (check the website)
- Getting there: about 150 m from Fribourg CFF station; TPF buses; 450-space car park
Why we recommend it
Because it is the big family cinema of Fribourg: ten screens, immediate access from the station, a big car park, and spectacular technologies (4DX, ScreenX). A safe bet for a family outing, especially in bad weather.
In a nutshell
The only multiplex in Fribourg, ten screens a stone’s throw from the station, with 3D, 4DX and ScreenX. Spectacular and very practical.
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Location
Fribourg
Fribourg
Avenue de la Gare 22, 1700 Fribourg
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