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Vaulruz

#2388 among destinations in Switzerland

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Alternative names: Population: 1.1 thous.Area: 3.9 mi²Coordinates: 46°37'13"N, 6°59'19"E
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FribourgSwitzerland

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Nearby attractions include: Château de Gruyères, Moléson, Rathvel, Notre-Dame des Marches.

  • chateau de gruyeres5.1 miSE
    13th-century castle and stately room tours

    Château de Gruyères, Gruyères

    132 min walk • Perched atop a hill in the medieval town of Gruyères, Switzerland, the Château de Gruyères is a majestic castle that dates back to the 13th century. A testament to the region's rich history, the castle offers visitors a glimpse into the past with its well-preserved...

  • moleson5.2 miS
    Natural attraction, Mountain, Park

    Moléson

    134 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Switzerland's Fribourg region, Moléson is a majestic mountain that offers stunning panoramic views and a wealth of outdoor activities. Standing at an elevation of 2,002 meters, this natural wonder is a beacon for nature enthusiasts...

  • rathvel location map
    5.3 miS
    Winter sport, Ski area

    Rathvel

    134 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of the Swiss Prealps, Rathvel is a charming ski area that offers an idyllic retreat for winter sports enthusiasts. This quaint destination is located near Châtel-Saint-Denis, providing a picturesque backdrop for a day on the slopes.

  • notre dame des marches broc5.7 miE
    Church

    Notre-Dame des Marches, Broc

    145 min walk • The chapel of Notre-Dame des Marches is a Roman Catholic chapel and pilgrimage site in the commune of Broc, canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It was listed as a heritage site of national significance.

  • baillival castle bulle3.3 miE
    Forts and castles

    Baillival Castle, Bulle

    84 min walk • Baillival Castle is a bailiff's castle in the municipality of Bulle of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

  • musee gruerien bulle3.3 miE
    History museum, Museum

    Musée Gruérien, Bulle

    85 min walk • The Musée gruérien is a museum dedicated to the ethnography and history of the Gruyère District of the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It is located in Bulle. Its collection of over 25,000 objects includes prints, drawings, paintings, sculpture, textiles, tools, woodwork, ceramics, furniture, photographs, and so on.

  • espace gruyere bulle2.9 miE
    46°36'54"N • 7°2'56"E

    Espace Gruyère, Bulle

    74 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink

  • saint germain castle gruyeres5.1 miSE
    Forts and castles

    Saint-Germain Castle, Gruyères

    131 min walk • Saint-Germain Castle is a castle in the municipality of Gruyères of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. In 1998 Swiss surrealist painter, sculptor and set designer H. R. Giger acquired the castle, and it now houses the H. R. Giger Museum, a permanent repository of his work.

  • gibloux radio tower5 miNE
    Tower

    Gibloux Radio Tower

    129 min walk • Gibloux Radio Tower is built on the 1204 metre Gibloux mountain above Sorens, west of Fribourg, Switzerland. The concrete tower has a height of 118.7 m. The observation deck is at 37 m.

  • le gibloux5 miNE
    Mountain with an observation deck

    Le Gibloux

    129 min walk • Le Gibloux is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, overlooking the Lake of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg. The Gibloux Radio Tower, operated by Swisscom, is located on the mountain's southern summit, with an accessible public viewing platform, and views stretching in every direction.

  • romont castle6.1 miNW
    Forts and castles

    Romont Castle, Romont

    156 min walk • Romont Castle is a castle in the municipality of Romont of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

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