This is the telephone area code for the entire Canton of Fribourg and parts of the neighboring Vaud and Bern regions.
How to Call Fribourg from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00, 011, or 001)
- Dial 41 (Switzerland country code)
- Dial the area code (26 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the 7-digit local number
Example: Calling Fribourg from Canada
011 41 26 305 11 11
Where:
011 = Canada exit code
41 = Switzerland country code
26 = Fribourg area code (026 without the 0)
305 11 11 = Local Fribourg phone number
Quick Facts
Fribourg (026) Area Code Coverage
The 026 area code serves the bilingual heart of Switzerland:
Fribourg / Freiburg
The bilingual cantonal capital known for its medieval Old Town and Gothic Cathedral.
Bulle
The economic hub of the Gruyère district and its second-largest city.
Gruyères
The historic town famous for its castle and its namesake cheese.
Murten / Morat
A picturesque lakeside town known for its well-preserved city walls.
Estavayer-le-Lac
A medieval town on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel.
Payerne
Located in Canton Vaud but shares the 026 area code for proximity.
Major Switzerland Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Switzerland
To call Fribourg from abroad, use these international access codes:
United Kingdom
00
France
00
United States
011
Australia
0011
Turkey
00
Germany
00