Kids activities in Fribourg

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.

Looking for a family cinema outing in the centre of Fribourg? Les Rex, on Boulevard de Pérolles, is a historic three-screen cinema. Films on release, booster seats for children and easy access: a simple outing, in any weather.

Want an outing that will open your children's eyes wide? At the Natural History Museum of Fribourg, admission is free and the displays are full of life. Take advantage of it: the museum will close its doors in autumn 2027 for its relocation.

An outing that pleases children and teens alike, right in the heart of Fribourg? At FriBowling, you play round after round of bowling, aim true at darts or pool, then dive into the maze of the Laser District. Enough to fill an afternoon or an evening as a family.

Want to lace up your skates with family this winter? In Fribourg, the Saint-Léonard ice rink, home of HC Fribourg-Gottéron, opens its doors to the public at certain times. A simple and affordable ice outing, perfect for fun from beginners to experienced skaters.

What if your children discovered sculptures that move on their own? At the Espace Jean Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle, in Fribourg, the machines come to life in a great joyful uproar. A museum where art becomes a true spectacle.

Want to enjoy an outdoor outing with a view of the Pre-Alps? Perched on the heights of Fribourg, the Guintzet playground features a zip line, climbing wall, and swings in a large shaded green space. A free and friendly stop where both young and old can find their game.

Looking for an open-air outing a stone's throw from the city? The Minigolf du Jura in Fribourg awaits you in the Jura district, a green and restful setting. With its 18 holes and a course floodlit in the evening, it's the chance for a family moment, by day or on a summer evening.

Did you know that in Fribourg, a funicular operates using the city's wastewater? In service since 1899, it connects the Lower Town to the center in two minutes. A unique curiosity in Europe that your children will love.

Looking for an open-air pool for the fine days in Fribourg? The Bains de la Motta, by the Sarine, combine a large pool, a paddling pool and shaded lawns. A classic of the Fribourg summer for the whole family.

Fancy a beach where you can spread out your towels without bumping into anyone? At Gumefens, the lawn unrolls nearly 2,000 m2 on the shore of Lake Gruyère, with the Île d'Ogoz and its medieval ruins as a backdrop. Entirely free, with a large car park right beside it, along the Route du Marais.

Escaping the crowded beaches? The one at Pont-la-Ville is smaller and more intimate, with clear water and welcoming banks on the shore of Lake Gruyère. A quiet corner with open access, two steps from the Golf de la Gruyère and the Rossens dam footbridge.

Fancy a beach where you can still hear the birds? The one at La Roche is among the least busy on Lake Gruyère: generous vegetation, calm water and a refreshment stand in summer. It is also from this shore that kayak and paddle outings set off.

Do your children dream of an island with a real castle? In the middle of Lake Gruyère, the Île d'Ogoz keeps two towers from the 13th century and a small white chapel. You reach it by solar-powered boat from the Port du Bry, and on a few days each year, on foot.

Fancy seeing Lake Gruyère from the water rather than from the beach? In La Roche, Kayak Aventure rents kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards on the lakeside, with a half-price rate for 8 to 16 year olds. Guided outings lead all the way to the Île d'Ogoz.

Fancy a short walk that leaves a long memory? Between the Rossens dam and Pont-la-Ville, a 105-metre metal footbridge runs ten metres above Lake Gruyère. Free, spectacular, and walked as a loop in less than an hour with the children.

How do you make a lake? In 1948, an 83-metre concrete wall blocked the Sarine and flooded a whole valley: Lake Gruyère was born. The Rossens dam is discovered from its surroundings, with an easy 2.3-kilometre walk along the water.

Looking for a simple and free outing near Fribourg? The playground at the Platy Sports Center in Villars-sur-Glâne features slides, swings, and a duck pond in a large green space. It's perfect for keeping the whole family entertained outdoors, just a stone's throw from the forest.