Font
in Broye District of Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.837 and 6.822 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 50' 14" and E 6° 49' 19"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:38 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:58 am and 8:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-05-12 08:29:37

Delve into Font

Font in Broye District (Canton of Fribourg) is a city located in Switzerland about 30 mi (or 49 km) west of Bern, the country's capital town.

Current time in Font is now 02:38 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 13 airports closer to Font, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Switzerland is Neuchatel Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Switzerland is La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning in a distance of 18 mi (or 30 km), North. We saw 4 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Neuchatel, Rueyres, Sottens, Pailly and Vuarrens. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Park Inn By Radisson Lully

Address
1,8 mi
Restoroute
1470 Lully
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel du Port

Address
1,4 mi
Route du Port 3
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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VDO 0028 Dash Cam Driving Sévaz - Estavayer-le-Lac (Switzerland)

Published: July 21, 2014
Length: 06:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Globetrotter_dash_cam

Traversée Sévaz, Estavayer-le-Lac.


Chalet les pieds dans l'eau à Estavayer-le-lac - VENDU PAR NOTRE AGENCE !

Published: July 03, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ivac SA Domdidier

Chalet meublé de 5 pces en DDP "les pieds dans l'eau", comprenant au rez : 1 grand local rangement / bricolage, 3 caves. Au 1er étage : 1 entrée, 1 séjour / salle à manger avec sortie...


Bikemarathon-Schweizermeisterschaft an der Elsa Bike Trophy 2013 in Estavayer-le-Lac

Published: June 12, 2013
Length: 21:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Martin Platter

Das Auftaktrennen der Bikemarathon-Langstreckenrennserie iXS swiss bike classic in Estavayer-le-Lac war am Sonntag, 9. Juni 2013 zugleich der nationale Titelkampf. In einem Hitchcock-Finale...


Ancien dépôt à transformer à Estavayer-le-Lac / FR

Published: October 26, 2012
Length: 00:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ivac SA Domdidier

Maison de ville construite en 1800, utilisée actuellement comme dépôt. Elle offre une surface habitable de 320 m2 sur 3 niveaux. Des travaux de rénovation (toiture, ferblanterie, façades,...)...


FREE4STYLE 2013 - Estavayer-le-Lac - Switzerland...SUNDAY FMX SHOW (14 Mn of Fun )

Published: July 07, 2013
Length: 44:13 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Patrick Emery

SWATCH FMX CONTEST Discipline-phare de l'événement, la compétition de FMX bénéficie cette année d'un aménagement important : une réception et quatre rampes. Elles permettront des figures...


Estavayer-le-Lac - Water Skiing

Published: September 26, 2013
Length: 44:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marcos Monteiro de Souza

Water Skiing in Estavayer-le-Lac, Fribourg, Switzerland - 27/08/2013.


Zimtstern Miniramp Tour 2011 - Free4Style, Estavayer le Lac

Published: July 18, 2011
Length: 57:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Happy Ivo

Event: Free4style.com, in Estavayer le lac, Switzerland. Miniramp Tour 2011, Zimtstern.com.


ESTAVAYER-LE-LAC (CH - FR): Kollegiatskirche St. Laurent: Plenum

Published: May 23, 2010
Length: 50:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Auferstehungsglocke

Plenum zu Pfingsten in der Kollegiatskirche St. Laurent in Estavayer-le-Lac! 7 Glocken: A° cis' e' fis' a' h' cis'' Herzlichen Dank an aurelien999 für die Organisation! Dieses Video...


ruben estavayer-le-lac

Published: June 23, 2011
Length: 43:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: estaruben1470


Swatch Freestyle 3 Free4Style Estavayer-le-lac 2013

Published: July 21, 2013
Length: 50:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: funkymosquito

les moto du lac A few days ago the FMX competition at the 21st Free4Style Event was held in perfect weather conditions with stunning freestyle action! Since Friday the small town of Estavayer-le-L...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Tunnel of Arrissoules

The Tunnel of Arissoules is a motorway tunnel in Switzerland, near the village of Arrissoules, and forms part of the A1 motorway from Geneva to St. Margrethen. The tunnel is 3 km long. It lies in western Switzerland and crosses the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud. It was opened around 2001.

Located at 46.796, 6.781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tunnels in Switzerland, Tunnels completed in 2001, Transport infrastructure completed in 2001

Franex

Franex is a village and former municipality in the district of Broye in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It was first recorded in 1242 as Frasnei. The municipality had 84 inhabitants in 1811, which increased to 131 in 1850. It then declined to 115 in 1900, 110 in 1950 and 46 in 1990. In 1992 the municipality was incorporated into the larger, neighboring municipality Murist.

Located at 46.8, 6.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of the canton of Fribourg, Villages in the canton of Fribourg

Montborget

Montborget is a village and former municipality in the district of Broye in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It was first recorded in 1314 as Mauborget. The municipality had 98 inhabitants in 1811, which increased to 124 in 1850 and 137 in 1900. It then declined to 104 in 1950 and 79 in 1980. In 1981 the municipality was incorporated into the larger, neighboring municipality Murist.

Located at 46.8, 6.78334 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of the canton of Fribourg, Villages in the canton of Fribourg

La Vounaise

La Vounaise is a village and former municipality in the district of Broye in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. In 1981 the municipality was incorporated into the larger, neighboring municipality Murist.

Located at 46.8, 6.81667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of the canton of Fribourg, Villages in the canton of Fribourg

Chenaux Castle

Chenaux Castle is a castle in the municipality of Estavayer-le-Lac of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 46.8515, 6.8488 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Fribourg, Castles in Switzerland, Estavayer-le-Lac, Castles in the canton of Fribourg

capture of the webcam Cheyres: Lake Neuchâtel

Cheyres: Lake Neuchâtel, Cheyres (source)

capture of the webcam Cheyres: Lake Neuchâtel

Cheyres: Lake Neuchâtel, Cheyres (source)

capture of the webcam Estavayer-le-Lac

Estavayer-le-Lac, Estavayer-le-Lac (source)

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Font