Summer activities for children in Fribourg

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.

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.

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.

Want a simple and free day of swimming with the kids by Lake Murten? In Faoug, on the Vaud shore, a lovely sandy and grassy beach awaits you, right next to the small port and just a few minutes from the train station. Perfect for laying down your towel without breaking the bank.

What if you spent a relaxing day by the water, without a wallet to pull out? In Meyriez, on the southern shore of Lake Murten and just a stone's throw from the old town of Murten, the public beach welcomes you for free: grass to lay your blanket on, shade under the trees, and fresh water to splash around with the family.

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.

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.