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Urban Golf

The town of Fribourg has been turned into an urban golf course, with holes situated in some of the prettiest parts of the city. The tees and holes are easily recognisable, marked by a square of artificial grass. The holes vary from five to 50 metres in length and are located in pedestrian areas.

Urban golf has been around in Europe and the United States for more than a decade but it is usually played on waste ground or other empty areas over distances of several hundred metres. The idea of a fixed course of short holes was the inspiration of business student Céline Curty, who put together a proposal during her apprenticeship at Fribourg Tourism.

The cost for adults is 9 CHF and children 5 CHF, with a family rate of 23 CHF. Equipment is available at the Fribourg Tourism office next to the train station or from Hotel NH (beside the first hole) on Sundays and outside office hours.