Sex work in the canton of Freiburg (FR)
- Main town: Freiburg
- residents: 335'000
- Official language: Französisch, Deutsch
Overview
A bilingual canton with a modest sex work scene, primarily in the city of Fribourg and Bulle. An estimated 200–400 sex workers, almost exclusively working indoors.
Legal Situation
Sexarbeit ist legal, keine eigene kantonale Spezialgesetzgebung. Es gilt allgemeines Polizei- und Gewerberecht. Salonbetriebe benötigen Bewilligung.
Restricted Areas & Site Rules
Strassenprostitution kantonsweit verboten.
Registration & Permits
Caisse de compensation Fribourg (AHV). Service de la population et des migrants (SPoMi).
Important resources
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 support center. If needed, sex workers can contact Aspasie (Geneva) or Xenia (Bern), both of which provide counseling in French.
This information is provided for general guidance only. State regulations change regularly. Before making any binding decisions, please verify the details directly with the relevant authority or a specialized agency.
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