Discover the Traditional Bread from Fribourg, Switzerland

Fribourg lies in a region known worldwide for its agricultural production, above all for the making and export of Gruyère cheese. The city, with some 40,000 inhabitants, counts more than 180 restaurants and in 2023 was named Switzerland’s City of Taste. Around 200 events a year are organized or supported by the city, among them Melting Popote, a multicultural pop-up restaurant where residents cook dishes from their countries of origin. St Nicholas’ Day and the Bénichon harvest festival celebrate its culinary traditions together. Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2023, Fribourg is committed to international exchange on agri-food research and the circular economy, to inclusion through catering and to sustainable school canteens.