Poya Bridge, Fribourg

Name: Poya Bridge
Address: Fribourg, Switzerland

#7 among attractions in Fribourg

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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. The bridge was built to remove traffic from the Zaehringen Bridge and adjacent neighborhoods and upon opening, on 12 October 2014, the Zaehringen Bridge was closed to most motor vehicles. ()

Local name: Poyabrücke Opened: 12 October 2014Length: 2794 ftWidth: 63 ftHeight: 353 ftCoordinates: 46°48'46"N, 7°9'56"E

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Poya Bridge – 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.

0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Stade Universitaire Saint-Léonard, Fribourg
15 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 miS
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...
0.5 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Musée d'art et d'histoire, Fribourg
12 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 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
La Maigrauge Abbey, Fribourg
25 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.
0.6 miS
46°48'15"N • 7°10'8"E
Bern Bridge, Fribourg
16 min walk • Bridge
~1310 ftNW
Forts and castles
Poya Castle, Fribourg
7 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.
0.7 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.
0.8 miNW
46°49'15"N • 7°9'11"E
Centre Agy, Fribourg
21 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.7 miS
46°48'9"N • 7°9'47"E
Au Carmin, Fribourg
19 min walk • Museum
0.6 miNW
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
BCF Arena, Fribourg
15 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.
0.8 miSW
Universities and schools
University of Fribourg, Fribourg
21 min walk • The University of Fribourg is a public university located in Fribourg, Switzerland. The roots of the university can be traced back to 1580, when the notable Jesuit Peter Canisius founded the Collège Saint-Michel in the City of Fribourg.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Poya Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Poya Castle, Fribourg (7 min walk), Musée d'art et d'histoire, Fribourg (12 min walk), Fribourg Cathedral, Fribourg (13 min walk), Bern Bridge, Fribourg (16 min walk).

How to get to Poya Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Poya Bridge:

Trolleybus

Stadtberg • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
Boschung • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)

Bus

Stadtberg • Lines: 6 (5 min walk)
Boschung • Lines: 6, M17 (8 min walk)

Train

Fribourg/Freiburg Poya (13 min walk)
Neuveville/Neustadt (19 min walk)