Kaeserberg

Museums ·Granges-Paccot ·Closed
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Travelers' Choice
  • Visit: 75–90 min
  • Step-free access
  • Good on a rainy day

Adults from 16 years CHF 18

Tickets from CHF 18

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About

Kaeserberg is a model railway museum in Granges-Paccot, Fribourg, recreating an imaginary corner of Switzerland in the 1990s.

Why go

  • Explore a 610-square-metre miniature world across three levels, with 2,045 metres of HO-scale (1:87) track.
  • See the miniature Switzerland alternate between daytime and nighttime.
  • Discover 6,500 miniature figures among 221 buildings.

Plan your visit

Prices

Adults from 16 yearsCHF 18

From the venue's website · checked 12 Oct 2026

Opening hours

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MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:30 – 17:00
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday09:30 – 17:00
Sunday09:30 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Steamship GalliaLook for tourists aboard the steamship Gallia.Day scene
  • Knie circusSpot the Knie circus and a television crew filming a rehearsal.Day scene
  • Church stained-glass windowsLook for illuminated stained-glass windows and vehicle headlights tracing the roads.Night scene
  • 1990s railway lifeLook for village mail travelling by train and stations with station chiefs.Railway model1990s

Know before you go

  • Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 09:30–17:00.
  • Visitors using free or reduced-fare tickets must book online and show proof of eligibility on arrival.

What's inside

  • Begin with a short film, then follow written and audio information along the route to the miniature railway.

With kids

  • During the daytime scene, children can look for the menagerie.

Tips for your visit

  • The presentation lasts about 90 minutes; allow one to two hours overall.
  • Visitors may come individually, with family or friends, or in a group, with or without a reservation.
  • Call +41 26 467 70 40.

Interesting facts4

1/4
  1. 87 ready

    The fleet includes 87 ready-to-run trains and 62 reserve formations.

    Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg - Wikipedia
  2. 180 locomotives

    There are 180 locomotives, with another 180 in reserve.

    Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg - Wikipedia
  3. 1,560 wagons

    The miniature world contains 1,560 wagons, 1,160 road vehicles and 5,400 trees.

    Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg - Wikipedia
  4. Three railway companies serve the model region, including the fictional Kaeserbergbahn.

    Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Marc Antiglio realised his childhood dream over 17 years, working with technical lead Jacques Cherbuin and a skilled team.

  1. 1984Racing driver Willy Kaiser, Marc Antiglio’s friend and the network’s namesake, died.

How to get there

  • 5 minBusFrom the main station, take bus 575 toward La Faye to Coteau, then walk five minutes to Impasse des Écureuils 9, 1763 Granges-Paccot.

Accessibility

  • Access to the model Visitors with reduced mobility can reach the model via the covered parking area.
  • Raised wheelchair Available at reception.
  • Accessible toilets

Sources: Chemins de fer du Kaeserberg - Wikipedia · Fribourg - Wikivoyage (see) · Kaeserberg - Bienvenue au musée du grand réseau… · Kaeserberg - Planifiez votre visite · Kaeserberg - Visite publique · Kaeserberg: tickets, prices, visitor informatio… · Kaeserberg: description (its own site) · checked 1 Oct 2026

Where
Impasse des Écureuils, 9, Granges-Paccot, 1763

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Questions and answers

How much is adult admission to Kaeserberg?

Admission for visitors aged 16 and over starts at CHF 18.

Do I need to book Kaeserberg?

General visits may be possible without booking; reserve ahead for the 90-minute presentation.

How can I contact Kaeserberg?

Call +41 26 467 70 40.

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