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Châtel-Saint-Denis

Fribourg, Switzerland · Europe

About Châtel-Saint-Denis

Châtel-Saint-Denis works well as a base: 10 minutes from Attalens, 26km from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman).

Châtel-Saint-Denis is a town located in Fribourg, Switzerland. With a population of 5,094, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Châtel-Saint-Denis sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Châtel-Saint-Denis to your route.

About Châtel-Saint-Denis

Châtel-Saint-Denis (French: [ʃɑtɛl sɛ̃ d(ə)ni]; Arpitan: Châtél, locally Tsathi [tsaˈθi] , or Châtél-Sent-Denis, locally Tsathi-Chin-Dèni) is a municipality and district capital of the district of Veveyse in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.

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Where is Châtel-Saint-Denis located?

Châtel-Saint-Denis is located in Fribourg, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.5269 latitude, 6.9008 longitude.

What is the population of Châtel-Saint-Denis?

Châtel-Saint-Denis has a population of approximately 5,094 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
5,094
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Fribourg
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.5269, 6.9008

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Châtel-Saint-Denis

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Montreux

The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.

11 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Château de Chillon

A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Gruyères

Car-free hilltop town of a single cobbled street rising to a 13th-century castle amid cheese country, with the surreal twist of the H.R. Giger Museum and its Alien-themed bar inside Château St. Germain.

15 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.

26 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Pillon

A 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.

29 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Route des Grandes Alpes

France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.

37 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Sanetsch Pass

A spectacular dead-end climb from the Rhône vineyards above Sion past the Tsanfleuron glacier to 2,242 m; because no through road exists it stays near-empty, and only a cable car continues to Gsteig.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Châtel-Saint-Denis

  • Right hereLavaux Vineyard TerracesUNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
  • 29 kmCol du PillonA 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.
  • 37 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
  • 37 kmSanetsch PassA spectacular dead-end climb from the Rhône vineyards above Sion past the Tsanfleuron glacier to 2,242 m; because no through road exists it stays near-empty, and only a cable car continues to Gsteig.
  • 61 kmCircuit BremgartenThe 7.3km forest circuit outside Bern where racing ended after Switzerland banned circuit motorsport in 1955. Its dappled, constantly curving roads through the Bremgartenwald are open to traffic and eerily unchanged.
  • 72 kmSchilthorn & Piz GloriaA 2,970-metre peak with a revolving restaurant made famous as a Bond villain's lair in On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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