Grand-Vivy Castle

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Grand-Vivy Castle is a castle in the former municipality of Barberêche in the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss Heritage Site of National Significance. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°52'16"N, 7°10'36"E

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FribourgSwitzerland

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Grand-Vivy Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade Universitaire Saint-Léonard, Fribourg Cathedral, Laupen Castle, Musée d'art et d'histoire.

3.9 miS
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Stade Universitaire Saint-Léonard, Fribourg
100 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...
4.5 miS
Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral
Fribourg Cathedral, Fribourg
116 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...
3.7 miNE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Laupen Castle, Berne
96 min walk • Perched on a strategic hilltop overlooking the serene Sense River, Laupen Castle is a historic fortress nestled in the city of Berne, Switzerland. This medieval castle, dating back to the 12th century, serves as a testament to the region's tumultuous past...
4.4 miS
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Musée d'art et d'histoire, Fribourg
114 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...
4.6 miS
46°48'15"N • 7°10'8"E
Bern Bridge, Fribourg
118 min walk • Bridge
4 miS
Bridge
Poya Bridge, Fribourg
104 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.
3.7 miNW
Forts and castles, Hotel, Meeting room
Schloss Münchenwiler
94 min walk • Münchenwiler Castle or Château de Villars-les-Moines is a castle and former Cluniac priory in the municipality of Münchenwiler of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.2 miSW
46°48'58"N • 7°8'20"E
Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg, Granges-Paccot
107 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.4 miSW
Forts and castles
Petit-Vivy Castle
11 min walk • Petit-Vivy Castle is a castle in the former municipality of Barberêche in the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss Heritage Site of National Significance. It is located near the dike surrounding the Schiffenensee and northeast of Barberêche. It is among the oldest preserved castles in the region.
1.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schiffenensee
34 min walk • Schiffenensee or Lac de Schiffenen is an artificial lake formed by a barrage of the Saane/Sarine river in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. The barrages at Schiffenen, Düdingen municipality, were completed in 1963.
3.9 miS
Forts and castles
Poya Castle, Fribourg
100 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.