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The narrow streets lead us down to the Bern Bridge, the only covered wooden bridge in Fribourg. Built in the 13th century, it was sawn down in 1340 to cut off the attacking Bernese. This bridge, the oldest in Fribourg, is listed as a protected structure of national importance by the Federal Inventory of Historic Communication Routes in Switzerland. It is widely used today, including by motorized traffic, so much so that a complete renovation has been decided for 2025.

Built in 1924 to replace a suspension bridge, the bridge spans the Sarine River and offers a bucolic view of the Lower Town. Since the transfer of motorized traffic to the new Poya Bridge in 2014, the Zähringen Bridge has been reserved for buses, bicycles, and pedestrians.

From the train station, we head towards the pedestrian zone of Rue de l'Abbé Bovet, which pays homage to the famous Fribourg composer. The street is sandwiched between three buildings: the Équilibre concert hall, UBS, and Manor. Little by little, terraces are springing up on this street, long reserved for car traffic, and invite you to take a contemplative stroll.

The Bern Bridge is the only covered wooden bridge in Fribourg. It was built in the 13th century and sawn into pieces in 1340 to block the attacking Bernese. This oldest bridge in Fribourg is listed as a protected structure of national importance in the Federal Inventory of Historic Roads. Unfortunately, it is now also heavily used by motorized traffic, requiring a complete renovation starting in 2025.

Built in 1924 to replace a suspension bridge, the Zähringer Bridge spans the Saane River and offers a picturesque view of the Lower Town. Since 2014, when motorized traffic was primarily diverted to the new Poya Bridge, the Zähringer Bridge has been reserved for buses, bicycles, and pedestrians.

The street's name is a tribute to the famous Fribourg composer. The small street is squeezed between three buildings: the Equilibre Hall, the UBS building, and the Manor building. However, green areas are now gradually flourishing in the abandoned park areas, inviting visitors to linger.

Part of the beautiful old town of Fribourg.

The Zähringer Bridge was built in 1924 to replace the large suspension bridge ("Great Bridge") that had existed up until then and was built in 1834 - at the time it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 273 m in length. After the construction of the large Poya Bridge, which can be seen from here, it was closed to traffic. The upper part of the bridge in particular offers wonderful views of the Saane River (La Sarine), whose deep valley it spans high above, as well as large parts of the old town in the southeast at the river loop with the striking Bern Bridge (covered wooden bridge) and interesting parts of the city fortifications behind it. To the northwest you can look down on the tranquil river valley with a small suspension bridge. To the north the large Poya Bridge appears. On the southwest side, long stairs lead down from the upper part - past the lower platform, as it is called here - and invite you to take a walk through the old town along the river loop or along the river bank.