La Maigrauge Abbey, Fribourg

Name: La Maigrauge Abbey
Address: chemin de l' Abbaye 2, Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 26 309 21 10

#5 among attractions in Fribourg

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery

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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. The community is bilingual. ()

Local name: Abtei Magerau Coordinates: 46°47'59"N, 7°9'29"E

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chemin de l' Abbaye 2Fribourg 1700 Switzerland

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+41 26 309 21 10

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La Maigrauge Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade Universitaire Saint-Léonard, Fribourg Cathedral, Musée d'art et d'histoire, Lac de Pérolles.

1.2 miN
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Stade Universitaire Saint-Léonard, Fribourg
30 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...
0.5 miNE
Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral
Fribourg Cathedral, Fribourg
13 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...
0.6 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Musée d'art et d'histoire, Fribourg
15 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...
0.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Pérolles, Fribourg
16 min walk • Lac de Pérolles, a reservoir formed by Maigrauge Dam, is a reservoir on the Saane/Sarine river at Fribourg, in western Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.35 square kilometres. The dam was built in 1872, and its height was increased by 2.5 metres in 1910. The watershed is 1,250 square kilometres. The Maigrauge Dam has a gated spillway.
0.6 miNE
46°48'15"N • 7°10'8"E
Bern Bridge, Fribourg
16 min walk • Bridge
1 miN
Bridge
Poya Bridge, Fribourg
25 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.
1.5 miNW
46°48'58"N • 7°8'20"E
Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg, Granges-Paccot
37 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1.1 miN
Forts and castles
Poya Castle, Fribourg
29 min walk • 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Bible and Orient Museum, Fribourg
14 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.
0.5 miS
History museum, Museum, Science museum
Natural History Museum, Fribourg
12 min walk • The Fribourg Museum of Natural History was founded in 1823 with the mission of promoting an understanding of natural science topics among the general population and promoting the protection and conservation of the natural treasures of the canton ...
1.2 miW
46°47'39"N • 7°8'1"E
Cormanon Centre, Fribourg
31 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to La Maigrauge Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Au Carmin, Fribourg (8 min walk), Natural History Museum, Fribourg (12 min walk), Fribourg Cathedral, Fribourg (13 min walk), Bible and Orient Museum, Fribourg (14 min walk).

How to get to La Maigrauge Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Maigrauge Abbey:

Trolleybus

J. Vogt • Lines: 1, 3 (7 min walk)
Industrie • Lines: 1, 3 (7 min walk)

Bus

J. Vogt • Lines: 7, 9, Bus 8 (A) (7 min walk)
Neuveville/Motta • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)

Train

Neuveville/Neustadt (7 min walk)
Saint-Pierre/Sankt Peter (8 min walk)