Châtel-Saint-Denis
City in Fribourg, Switzerland
Overview
Châtel-Saint-Denis is a picturesque Swiss town set at the foot of the Prealps in Fribourg, offering a blend of historical charm and access to outdoor pursuits. Its friendly community and proximity to mountain resorts make it a delightful base for exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Fribourg
Population
6,969
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.53°, 6.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,044
Local Cost
$1,990
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
87
English
75
Temperature
7.3°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
33.1°C
Record Low
-26.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1174 mm
Internet Speed
344 Mbps
Upload
262 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
232.0
Airport
VIP
Distance
35 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.