Make a self catering cottage or holiday rental in Jura/Fribourg, Switzerland your home away from home
The Swiss canton of Jura is in the far northwest of the country. It is a hidden gem which the local Swiss prefer to keep for themselves! The hills and forests are ideal for outdoor adventures and the charming small hamlets and farms provide refreshments along the way.
Things to Do in Jura/Fribourg
Most visitors choose holiday homes in Jura/Fribourg to use as a base for hill walking, mountain biking, horse riding and enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery. Explore the local villages and dine out at the excellent local restaurants which provide superb cuisine accompanied by the local Jura wine. The area is well-covered with local buses and trains which are very cheap to use with a prepurchased card and give the scope for walks without having to return to your car. There are even some companies which offer camel trekking for half-day treks through the lovely forested scenery. In the winter it is popular for skiing and winter sports.
Places to Visit in Jura/Fribourg
The ancient town of Delémont dates back to 737AD and has a medieval centre. It was the summer residence of the prince-bishops from nearby Basel. Despite its long history it remains a small town of just 12,000 residents. It has a beautiful local church and a grand chateau, built in 1721. Just outside the town is the atmospheric Chapelle de Vorbourg, a pilgrimage site of monks situated on a forested crag beneath the ruins of a medieval castle. Saignelégier is the main town in the Jura region but is little more than a village itself. It has a railway station where bikes are available for hire, making it an easy day out. Head for the idyllic Etang de la Gruère lake or the Doubs Valley for some excellent walks. Porrentruy, close to the french border has a lovely old town centre with cobbled streets, fountains and many 18th century buildings. It also has a 14th century bridge and an impressive chateau.
Weather in Jura/Fribourg
The Jura/Fribourg region has hot sunny summers with average temperatures reaching 23°C (73°F). During the cold snowy winter months, the area is very popular for skiing and other winter sports. The area has average precipitation throughout the year, with slightly more in the summer months.
Travel to Jura/Fribourg
Zurich (ZRH) airport is Switzerland’s main international airport. From there, take the intercity train to Fribourg which takes 1 hour 41 minutes, or drive the 160km. Fribourg can also be reached from Basel’s Euro (BSL) Airport which is almost 2 hours from your holiday home in Jura/Fribourg. Geneva airport is a third option and is 140km from Fribourg with direct trains to the area which run hourly.
