The Loreto Chapel (Chapelle de Lorette) is a Baroque chapel founded in 1648 on a hill overlooking Fribourg, a place of pilgrimage and Marian devotion. Here you can discover the building and enjoy a sweeping panorama of the Old Town and the Sarine valley.
Religious buildings
Main highlights
- Baroque chapel from 1648, a pilgrimage site dedicated to Marian devotion
- Panoramic view over Fribourg’s Old Town and the Sarine valley below
- Accessible on foot from Fribourg’s Lower Town, up to a peaceful hilltop site
Overview
The Loreto Chapel stands in Bourguillon, on a hill overlooking Fribourg. It was built in the 17th century, in 1648, in the Baroque style.
The site is dedicated to Marian devotion and remains a place of pilgrimage. Its elevated position also makes it a viewpoint over the Old Town and the Sarine valley.
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What to see and do
Discover a 17th-century Baroque chapel linked to a tradition of Marian pilgrimage. The site combines religious interest with historical heritage.
From the hill, the view stretches over Fribourg’s Old Town and the Sarine valley. The walk up from the Lower Town is part of the visit and links the chapel to the historic centre.
Practical information
Access : on foot from Fribourg’s Lower Town, via the climb up to Bourguillon hill.
Venue : chapel and pilgrimage site, in a peaceful setting.
On site : the chapel and the viewpoint over Fribourg and the Sarine.
Visiting tips
Wear good shoes for the climb from the Lower Town. The site is still a place of devotion : dress modestly and behave respectfully inside the chapel. Combine your visit with a stroll through the Old Town below.
Nearby
- The Swiss Puppet Museum displays historic and contemporary puppets from Europe, Asia and Africa.
- St. Nicholas Cathedral in Fribourg is a Flamboyant Gothic building with a 74-metre tower and stained-glass windows.
- The Botanical Garden of the University of Fribourg showcases 5,000 plant species across 1.8 hectares in Pérolles.
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