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<\/p>\nJonas is employed as a CSV consultant at Agap2. Recently, he returned from a project in Basel, where he worked with Lonza. However, his true affinity lies in his hometown of Fribourg. Among the various destinations he cherishes, the Gott\u00e9ron Valley holds a special place in his heart. According to him, it is one of the finest spots to seek a break from the summer heat, and he considers it a truly enchanting location. It is said that a dragon lives in the valley, so be careful around there!<\/p>\n
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You can get there<\/strong> by going to the old town of Fribourg and cross the Bern bridge (it\u2019s easy to spot: it\u2019s the covered, wooden bridge<\/em>). Take a right turn, walk through the Gott\u00e9ron Gate (part of the old city defense walls<\/em>) and you\u2019ll see the path to the Valley. Easy!<\/p>\n The best time to go<\/strong> would be on a hot summer day. The Gott\u00e9ron river manages to keep the valley cool all year round. During the autumn, the trees transform into a stunning display of yellow, orange, and red, enhancing the visit with even more vibrant colors!<\/p>\n A must see or do<\/strong> is you should check out the cathedral in Fribourg. It\u2019s a majestic gothic building, with Art Nouveau-stained glass. A worthwhile visit, for sure.<\/p>\n A must NOT see or do<\/strong> is to avoid the more modern part of the city around the train station, there really isn\u2019t much there it is much better to directly walk down to the old town!<\/p>\n A good place to eat<\/strong> would definitely be in the old town, it\u2019s a place called the Banshee\u2019s Lodge. It\u2019s an Irish pub located in a building that dates back to the 13th century! If you want to eat something hearty before or after your hike, I think it\u2019s practically impossible to get a bad fondue in Fribourg. You can order one in almost every restaurant, my personal favorite might not be a good fit for everyone, but places like \u201cCaf\u00e9 du Soleil Blanc\u201d or \u201cCaf\u00e9 du Gothard\u201d are classics.<\/p>\n My best tip<\/strong> just for a laugh, is that you should take a trip on the funicular. You might notice a peculiar smell there. Well, it\u2019s an eco-friendly funicular: it is gravity powered. There\u2019s a water tank under each car, they fill the tank at the top station, and the heavier car goes down, pulling the other car up. Now it wouldn\u2019t be very eco-friendly to use drinking water for that purpose, would it? The funicular is actually connected to the sewers, hence the smell!<\/p>\n