Friedrich Frey-Herosé (October 12, 1801 - September 22, 1873) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on November 16, 1848 as one of the first seven members of the council. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.

During his office time he held the following departments:

• Department of Trade and Customs (1848 - 1853)
• Political Department (1854)
• Military Department (1855 - 1859)
• Political Department (1860)
• Department of Trade and Customs (1861 - 1866)

and was President of the Confederation twice in 1854 and 1860.

He handed over office on December 31, 1866.