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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
Fribourg, Switzerland · Europe
Rue works well as a base: 10 minutes from Oron-la-Ville, 26km from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman).
Rue is a town located in Fribourg, Switzerland. With a population of 1,108, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rue 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 Rue to your route.
Rue Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rue of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
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Rue is located in Fribourg, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.6192 latitude, 6.8223 longitude.
Rue has a population of approximately 1,108 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.
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scenic viewpoint
UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
16 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.
22 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.
24 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
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
natural wonder
A vast natural rock amphitheatre with vertical 160m cliffs, a wild ridge-walk in the Jura.
36 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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