Whale moves into new Swiss home

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The preparation of an eleven-metre-long whale was brought to the new building of the Natural History Museum on Tuesday in Freiburg.

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A whale in the middle of the street, in the heart of Switzerland. In Freiburg, a whale of 11 meters and 1.65 tons crossed the city on a trailer, Tuesday, August 25, 2026. No marine miracle however: it is a naturalized animal for more than 170 years.

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Fribourg was the scene of an exceptional convoy Tuesday morning: the iconic whale of the Museum of Natural History of Fribourg (MHNF) reached the future site of the institution, located 600 meters from the old one. This out-of-standard move required big means.