Poya Castle, Fribourg

Name: Poya Castle
Address: Fribourg, Switzerland

#8 among attractions in Fribourg

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Poya Castle is a castle in the municipality of Fribourg of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. ()

Local name: Schloss La Poya Built: 1698 (326 years ago)Coordinates: 46°48'56"N, 7°9'43"E

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Poya Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade Universitaire Saint-Léonard, Fribourg Cathedral, Musée d'art et d'histoire, La Maigrauge Abbey.

~1920 ftW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Stade Universitaire Saint-Léonard, Fribourg
10 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Fribourg, Switzerland, the Stade Universitaire Saint-Léonard stands as a testament to the city's dedication to sports and athletics. This multi-purpose sports venue is a hub for various sporting events, ranging from football to track...
0.6 miS
Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral
Fribourg Cathedral, Fribourg
17 min walk • Fribourg Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, is a prominent ecclesiastical landmark in the medieval city of Fribourg, Switzerland. This Gothic church, with its soaring spire reaching a height of 76 meters, dominates the city's skyline...
0.5 miS
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Musée d'art et d'histoire, Fribourg
14 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Fribourg, Switzerland, the Musée d'art et d'histoire is a cultural gem that beckons art lovers and history enthusiasts alike. This prestigious institution is renowned for its rich collections that span from the Middle Ages...
1.1 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
La Maigrauge Abbey, Fribourg
29 min walk • La Maigrauge Abbey or Magerau Abbey is a monastery of Cistercian nuns located in Fribourg, Switzerland, and founded in 1255. The abbey is situated on the Sarine River and lies on the border between French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland.
0.8 miSE
46°48'15"N • 7°10'8"E
Bern Bridge, Fribourg
22 min walk • Bridge
~1310 ftSE
Bridge
Poya Bridge, Fribourg
7 min walk • Poya Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Fribourg, Switzerland. The bridge is 851.6 metres in overall length with a 196 m main span over the Sarine River, which is the longest main span in Switzerland.
1.1 miW
46°48'58"N • 7°8'20"E
Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg, Granges-Paccot
28 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Bible and Orient Museum, Fribourg
20 min walk • The Bible and Orient Museum in Fribourg, Switzerland is the exhibition of a collection of ancient Egyptian and ancient Near Eastern miniature art, as well as a project to create a modern museum to compare biblical and extra-biblical texts with archaeological, epigraphical and iconographical data.
0.6 miNW
46°49'15"N • 7°9'11"E
Centre Agy, Fribourg
15 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.9 miS
46°48'9"N • 7°9'47"E
Au Carmin, Fribourg
24 min walk • Museum
~1720 ftNW
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
BCF Arena, Fribourg
9 min walk • BCF Arena is an indoor sporting arena in Fribourg, Switzerland. Built in 1983 and then completely rebuilt from 2018 to 2020, the capacity of the arena is 8,934 spectators.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Poya Castle?

Nearby attractions include Poya Bridge, Fribourg (7 min walk), Musée d'art et d'histoire, Fribourg (14 min walk), Fribourg Cathedral, Fribourg (17 min walk), Bible and Orient Museum, Fribourg (20 min walk).

How to get to Poya Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Poya Castle:

Bus

Fribourg, BCF Arena • Lines: 106, 417, 437, N1156 (7 min walk)
Stadtberg • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)

Train

Fribourg/Freiburg Poya (8 min walk)
Saint-Pierre/Sankt Peter (21 min walk)

Trolleybus

Poya • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Stade-Patinoire • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)