Sex work in the canton of Freiburg (FR)
- main town: Freiburg
- Resident: 335'000
- Official language: Französisch, Deutsch
overview
Bilingual canton with a moderate sex work scene, primarily in Freiburg-Stadt and Bulle. Estimated 200-400 sex workers, almost exclusively indoors.
Legal situation
Sexarbeit ist legal, keine eigene kantonale Spezialgesetzgebung. Es gilt allgemeines Polizei- und Gewerberecht. Salonbetriebe benötigen Bewilligung.
Restricted areas & location rules
Strassenprostitution kantonsweit verboten.
Registration & permits
Caisse de compensation Fribourg (AHV). Service de la population et des migrants (SPoMi).
Important contact points
Solidarité Femmes Fribourg (026 322 22 02). Empreinte – Beratungsstelle Suchtfragen (auch sexarbeitsrelevante Themen). Beratungsstelle Aidshilfe (026 426 02 80).
Conclusion
Freiburg does not have a specialized sex work center. If necessary, sex workers can contact Aspasie (Geneva) or Xenia (Berne), both of which provide advice in French.
This information is for general guidance. Cantonal regulations change regularly. Before making any binding decisions, please verify directly with the responsible authority or a specialist office.