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Hotel du Faucon

Rue de Lausanne 76
Rated 8.0 in 1473 reviews

Hotel du Faucon in Fribourg, Switzerland, is a charming boutique hotel that offers a delightful blend of modern amenities and classic comfort. Nestled in the heart of the city, this hotel provides an ideal base for exploring the rich history and vibrant culture of Fribourg. Guests are welcomed into an elegant and inviting atmosphere, defined by tasteful decor and a meticulous attention to detail.

Each room at Hotel du Faucon is thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and relaxing environment. The rooms feature contemporary furnishings, soothing color palettes, and all the necessary amenities to ensure a restful stay. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and ensuite bathrooms, making it a convenient choice for both leisure and business travelers.

The hotel's central location places guests within easy reach of Fribourg's notable attractions, including the historic Old Town with its cobblestone streets, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and a variety of museums and galleries. Moreover, the area offers a diverse selection of dining and shopping options, allowing guests to experience local cuisine and culture firsthand.

Hotel du Faucon is committed to providing personalized service, ensuring that the needs and preferences of each guest are met with care. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to offer recommendations and assistance, whether arranging transport or advising on local attractions.

In summary, Hotel du Faucon combines the warmth of a boutique hotel with an unbeatable location, making it a perfect choice for travelers seeking to explore the cultural richness of Fribourg in a comfortable and welcoming setting.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
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 19
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March
 9°
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Sun hours / day
 21
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April
 13°
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 18
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May
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 17
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June
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 17
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July
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 19
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August
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September
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 20
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Fribourg and near Hotel du Faucon

Cathedral of St Nicholas
Cathedral of St Nicholas
Cathedral
410m / 450yd
Cistercian Abbey Magerau
Cistercian Abbey Magerau
Abbey in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.36mi
Musée suisse de la marionnette
Musée suisse de la marionnette
Museum in Fribourg (Switzerland)
0.8km / 0.52mi
Musée Gutenberg
Musée Gutenberg
Former museum in Fribourg (Switzerland)
410m / 440yd
Poya Castle
Poya Castle
Castle in Fribourg, Switzerland
0.9km / 0.58mi
Natural History Museum of Fribourg
Natural History Museum of Fribourg
Museum in Fribourg (Switzerland)
1.4km / 0.84mi
Natural History Museum of Fribourg
Natural History Museum of Fribourg
Museum in Fribourg (Switzerland)
1.1km / 0.71mi
Château Uebewil
Château Uebewil
Manor house in Ueberwil in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.9km / 1.2mi
Basilique Notre-Dame
Basilique Notre-Dame
Church building in Fribourg, Switzerland
350m / 380yd
Bern Bridge
Bern Bridge
Bridge in Switzerland
0.9km / 0.55mi
Cordeliers convent
Cordeliers convent
Church building in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
330m / 360yd
Eglise Saint Michel Fribourg
Eglise Saint Michel Fribourg
Church
100m / 110yd
Former Convent of the Hermits of Saint Augustine and Saint-Maurice Church
Former Convent of the Hermits of Saint Augustine and Saint-Maurice Church
Church buildings in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.43mi
Visitand convent, Saint-Esprit church and garden chapels
Visitand convent, Saint-Esprit church and garden chapels
360m / 400yd
Loreto Chapel
Loreto Chapel
Chapel in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
0.8km / 0.51mi
Église Notre-Dame de Bourguillon
Église Notre-Dame de Bourguillon
Chapel building in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.6km / 0.98mi
Couvent de Montorge
Couvent de Montorge
0.6km / 0.35mi
Convent of the Capuchins
Convent of the Capuchins
0.5km / 0.34mi
Reformed church
Reformed church
Church building in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
320m / 350yd
Sainte-Thérèse
Church building in Fribourg, Switzerland
1km / 0.61mi
Chemin de fer du Kaeserberg
Museum in Granges-Paccot (Switzerland)
1.8km / 1.1mi
Saint Peter's parish church
Saint Peter's parish church
Church building in the city of Freiburg, Switzerland
0.8km / 0.51mi
Former commendam of the Order of St. John, former hospital, Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, Sainte-Anne ossuary and cemetery oratory.
Former commendam of the Order of St. John, former hospital, Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, Sainte-Anne ossuary and cemetery oratory.
Group of buildings in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
460m / 0.29mi
Saint-Jean
Saint-Jean
Church building in Fribourg, Switzerland
480m / 0.3mi
St. Jakobus Chapel, then Heiligkreuz
St. Jakobus Chapel, then Heiligkreuz
Chapel building in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.8km / 1.1mi
Ste. Apolline
Ste. Apolline
Bridge and chapel in Hauterive / Villars-sur-Glâne in the Sarine district in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Peter de Lanthen-Heid château, St. Anna chapel and servants' dwelling with stove and attic
Castle with outbuildings in St. Ursen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
3km / 1.8mi
St. Joseph Chapel
Chapel building in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
2.6km / 1.6mi
Burgruine Chastels
2.3km / 1.5mi
Räsch
3km / 1.9mi
Saint-Laurent parish church
2.5km / 1.5mi
St. Magdalene Hermitage
St. Magdalene Hermitage
3.1km / 1.9mi
Saint-Sébastien chapel
Saint-Sébastien chapel
Chapel in Marly in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
3.2km / 2mi
Church Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
Church Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
Church building in Villars-sur-Glâne in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
3.5km / 2.2mi
St. Sacrament
Church building in Marly, Switzerland
2.4km / 1.5mi
Saints-Pierre-et-Paul parish church
Saints-Pierre-et-Paul parish church
Church building in Marly in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
3.4km / 2.1mi
Hauterive Monastery
Hauterive Monastery
Monastery building in Hauterive in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.3km / 3.3mi
Barberêche Castle
Barberêche Castle
Castle in Barberêche in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.9km / 3.6mi
Château Maggenberg
Château Maggenberg
Château / manor house with outbuildings in Tafers in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
4.3km / 2.7mi
Country estate de Boccard
Country estate de Boccard
Manor house in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
4.7km / 2.9mi
Sensler Museum
Sensler Museum
Museum collection in Tafers in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
4.7km / 2.9mi
De Gady Manor House with park
Manor house with grounds in Tentlingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.2km / 3.3mi
Manor de Lanther I, called Château d'Amman
Manor house in Ependes in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.8km / 3.6mi
St. Peter and Paul Parish Church
St. Peter and Paul Parish Church
Church building in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
5.2km / 3.2mi
Chapel of St. Michael
Chapel of St. Michael
Chapel building and part of a building ensemble in Tavers in the canton of Fribourg
4.7km / 2.9mi

What to do in Fribourg and near Hotel du Faucon

Cathedral of St Nicholas
Cathedral of St Nicholas
Cathedral
410m / 450yd
Cistercian Abbey Magerau
Cistercian Abbey Magerau
Abbey in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.36mi
Musée suisse de la marionnette
Musée suisse de la marionnette
Museum in Fribourg (Switzerland)
0.8km / 0.52mi
Musée Gutenberg
Musée Gutenberg
Former museum in Fribourg (Switzerland)
410m / 440yd
Poya Castle
Poya Castle
Castle in Fribourg, Switzerland
0.9km / 0.58mi
Natural History Museum of Fribourg
Natural History Museum of Fribourg
Museum in Fribourg (Switzerland)
1.4km / 0.84mi
Natural History Museum of Fribourg
Natural History Museum of Fribourg
Museum in Fribourg (Switzerland)
1.1km / 0.71mi
Château Uebewil
Château Uebewil
Manor house in Ueberwil in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.9km / 1.2mi
Basilique Notre-Dame
Basilique Notre-Dame
Church building in Fribourg, Switzerland
350m / 380yd
Bern Bridge
Bern Bridge
Bridge in Switzerland
0.9km / 0.55mi
Cordeliers convent
Cordeliers convent
Church building in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
330m / 360yd
Eglise Saint Michel Fribourg
Eglise Saint Michel Fribourg
Church
100m / 110yd
Former Convent of the Hermits of Saint Augustine and Saint-Maurice Church
Former Convent of the Hermits of Saint Augustine and Saint-Maurice Church
Church buildings in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.43mi
Visitand convent, Saint-Esprit church and garden chapels
Visitand convent, Saint-Esprit church and garden chapels
360m / 400yd
Loreto Chapel
Loreto Chapel
Chapel in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
0.8km / 0.51mi
Église Notre-Dame de Bourguillon
Église Notre-Dame de Bourguillon
Chapel building in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.6km / 0.98mi
Couvent de Montorge
Couvent de Montorge
0.6km / 0.35mi
Convent of the Capuchins
Convent of the Capuchins
0.5km / 0.34mi
Reformed church
Reformed church
Church building in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
320m / 350yd
Sainte-Thérèse
Church building in Fribourg, Switzerland
1km / 0.61mi
Chemin de fer du Kaeserberg
Museum in Granges-Paccot (Switzerland)
1.8km / 1.1mi
Saint Peter's parish church
Saint Peter's parish church
Church building in the city of Freiburg, Switzerland
0.8km / 0.51mi
Former commendam of the Order of St. John, former hospital, Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, Sainte-Anne ossuary and cemetery oratory.
Former commendam of the Order of St. John, former hospital, Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, Sainte-Anne ossuary and cemetery oratory.
Group of buildings in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland
460m / 0.29mi
Saint-Jean
Saint-Jean
Church building in Fribourg, Switzerland
480m / 0.3mi
St. Jakobus Chapel, then Heiligkreuz
St. Jakobus Chapel, then Heiligkreuz
Chapel building in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
1.8km / 1.1mi
Ste. Apolline
Ste. Apolline
Bridge and chapel in Hauterive / Villars-sur-Glâne in the Sarine district in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Peter de Lanthen-Heid château, St. Anna chapel and servants' dwelling with stove and attic
Castle with outbuildings in St. Ursen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
3km / 1.8mi
St. Joseph Chapel
Chapel building in Düdingen in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
2.6km / 1.6mi
Burgruine Chastels
2.3km / 1.5mi
Räsch
3km / 1.9mi

About Fribourg

Fribourg, Switzerland, offers a blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty that appeals to various interests. One of the city's highlights is its medieval architecture, particularly the impressive Cathedral of St. Nicholas, known for its stunning Gothic design and panoramic views from the tower. A stroll through the old town reveals charming streets, ancient bridges, and historical buildings that reflect the city’s rich past.

For those interested in art and culture, the Fribourg Art and History Museum presents a collection ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary art, showcasing the region’s artistic journey. In addition, the Natural History Museum offers insights into the local flora and fauna, making it a great stop for families and nature enthusiasts.

Exploring the Gurten Park provides a serene escape into nature, where visitors can enjoy hiking trails and picturesque views of the surrounding landscapes. The park is ideal for leisurely walks or picnics, offering a peaceful atmosphere.

Food lovers should not miss the chance to sample local cuisine, especially the Swiss cheese and chocolate. Visiting local markets can be an enjoyable way to experience Fribourg’s culinary scene and connect with the community.

Finally, the annual festivals and events in Fribourg bring vibrancy to the city, with opportunities to experience local traditions and crafts. Whether enjoying the arts, indulging in local flavors, or simply exploring the historical sites, Fribourg provides a rich and multifaceted experience.




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