1. The course of an individual visit

The visit is guided by signposts in French, German and English throughout the exhibition.

Through a few illustrations, explanations and anecdotes, you will learn about the main key stages of beer production, life at the brewery and the history of Cardinal in relation to Fribourg.

Our team is at your disposal for any questions you may have and may approach you during your visit to discuss a specific point of the exhibition for a few moments, with your agreement.

2. Conditions, cancellation and refund of an individual visit

Details of the offer

Entrance fee: CHF 10 per person (CHF 8 for students, AHV and IV). Persons under 16 years of age may enter free of charge, but must be accompanied by an adult.

The visit itself takes about 45 minutes. Plan for about an hour for the whole experience.

Reservation

Booking is super easy and convenient right here on our website!

Remember to book 48 hours ahead, except for weekends.

We offer specific time slots to make sure everyone has a really great visit.

Cancellation

You can cancel your booking online up to 24 hours beforehand. Or, just send an email to info@museum-cardinal.ch with your reservation number. Here are the details:

A 100% cancellation fee will be applied for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled time.

Cancellation 24 hours or more before the scheduled date: the amount of the visit will be reimbursed, minus the cost of the third party.

Reimbursement

Once the booking has been cancelled, our team will refund you as soon as possible, after deduction of any third party collection fees.

1. How a guided tour works

The visit takes place in 3 phases. The welcome, then the guided tour and finally, if ordered in advance, an aperitif or a small tasting in our historic bistro.

Through a few explanations and anecdotes, you will be introduced to the main key stages of beer production, life at the brewery and the history of Cardinal in relation to Fribourg.

Ideally 10-20 people per guide (max 30 people per guide)

Just for safety, we can welcome a maximum of 100 people in our place at any one time.

2. How to organise a visit to the museum?

With a few clicks, you can book, modify or cancel a guided tour (according to our general conditions). E-mails will be sent to you with all the necessary information.

Please let us know your particular needs along with your application, and we will be happy to accommodate them to the best of our ability.

3. Terms, How to Cancel, and Refunds for Guided Tours

Details of the offer

Entry is CHF 10 per person (or CHF 8 for students, seniors, and disabled folks). A guide costs CHF 120 (that's about CHF 15 per person if you're a group of 20 or more).

The visit itself takes about 45 minutes. Plan for about an hour for the whole experience.

Optional
Check out what our historic bistro has to offer, further down this page.

Reservation

Please make your reservations at least 14 days ahead of time.

We're happy to try and accommodate your special requests, depending on what's possible! Just let us know in the comments when you book, and we'll get in touch with you.

Cancellation

You can cancel without further notice. Send an email to info@museum-cardinal.ch with the reference number of your reservation. These are our conditions:

A 100% cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made less than 72 hours before the date or in case of no-show.

Cancellation 72 hours or more before the scheduled date: the amount of the visit will be reimbursed, minus the cost of third-party commissions.

Reimbursement

Once the booking has been cancelled, our team will refund you as soon as possible, after deduction of any third party collection fees.

4. At what time of the week can we have a guided tour?

You can take a guided tour of the museum during our regular opening hours, but please remember to book ahead as it depends on when our guides are free. If you'd like a tour outside these hours, we might be able to arrange something special for you, but it's on a case-by-case basis and could come with extra costs.

5. In which languages are the guided tours offered?

Our tours are mostly in French and German. We can also do them in English, but that depends on whether our guides are available.

After you've explored the museum, whether on your own or with a guide, why not stick around and enjoy the place a bit longer?

Here's what we offer:

Light Appetizer - grab a drink (today's beer, Sinalco, coffee, or water) plus some simple snacks (+CHF 6/person).

This is optional and only for groups with a reservation:

Local Appetizer - enjoy a drink (today's beer, Sinalco, coffee, or water) with a delicious platter of local cheese and cold cuts (+CHF 12/person).

Small Tasting - try 3 different beers (3 x 1dl each) plus a 3dl glass of your choice, all with a yummy cheese and cold cuts platter (+CHF 18/person) and a few explanations about the beers.

Tasting with a Sommelier - Enjoy a selection of carefully chosen beers, paired with a delicious cheese and charcuterie board, all explained by our expert sommeliers.

1. Is there access for people with reduced mobility? Is the exhibition accessible to all?

Yes, once you are there, our staff will show you the way to the museum and the toilets.

We have a lift to the rear of the building (on request a member of staff will take you there).

The entire exhibition is accessible except for the part concerning the history of Cardinal, which we will be happy to tell you about to make up for this lack.

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If your question is not answered in this FAQ, or if you encounter a problem, our team will be happy to answer you. Send an email to info@museum-cardinal.ch.

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