Au Carmin, Fribourg

#13 among attractions in Fribourg

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Au Carmin (address: Planche Supérieure 29) is a place located in Fribourg (Fribourg canton) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 1795 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 46°48'9"N latitude and 7°9'47"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Au Carmin is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Eglise-Saint-Jean (bus, 1 min walk), Bourg (trolleybus, 7 min walk), Neuveville/Neustadt (train, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Fribourg Cathedral (sacred and religious sites, 7 min walk), La Maigrauge Abbey (church, 8 min walk), Bern Bridge (bridge, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 46°48'9"N, 7°9'47"E

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Planche Supérieure 29Fribourg Switzerland

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

1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Stade Universitaire Saint-Léonard, Fribourg
27 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...
~1380 ftN
Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral
Fribourg Cathedral, Fribourg
7 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...
0.4 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Musée d'art et d'histoire, Fribourg
11 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...
0.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Pérolles, Fribourg
20 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.
~1580 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
La Maigrauge Abbey, Fribourg
8 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.
~1640 ftNE
46°48'15"N • 7°10'8"E
Bern Bridge, Fribourg
8 min walk • Bridge
0.7 miN
Bridge
Poya Bridge, Fribourg
19 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
38 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.9 miN
Forts and castles
Poya Castle, Fribourg
24 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Bible and Orient Museum, Fribourg
15 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.
0.7 miSW
History museum, Museum, Science museum
Natural History Museum, Fribourg
18 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 ...

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Which popular attractions are close to Au Carmin?

Nearby attractions include Fribourg Cathedral, Fribourg (7 min walk), La Maigrauge Abbey, Fribourg (8 min walk), Bern Bridge, Fribourg (8 min walk), Musée d'art et d'histoire, Fribourg (11 min walk).

How to get to Au Carmin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Au Carmin:

Bus

Eglise-Saint-Jean • Lines: 4 (1 min walk)
Planche-Inférieure • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Bourg • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Chancellerie • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)

Train

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