Château-d’Oex, Mountain municipality in Vaud, Switzerland
Description
Château-d'Oex is a mountain municipality in the Vaud region that sits on an alpine plateau. The settlement has scattered houses, open meadows, and forests spread across its territory.
History
The settlement first appeared in written records in the 12th century and was ruled by the Counts of Greyerz for a long time. Over the centuries, control passed between different lords before joining Switzerland.
Culture
The community maintains long-standing practices in cheesemaking, with locals still following traditional methods passed down through generations. This craft remains woven into daily routines and shapes how people here work together.
Practical
The area is accessible by public transportation and has parking for visitors who drive. Winter brings skiing and snow sports, while summer offers hiking and outdoor activities throughout the seasons.
Did you know?
Each winter, the municipality becomes a gathering place for hot-air balloonists from around the globe during an international balloon festival. This event draws thousands of spectators who watch the colorful flights fill the sky.
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Grand Chalet
2.5 km
Lac de l'Hongrin
7 km
Pic Chaussy
10 km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut
961 m
La Para
9.7 km
Lac du Vernex
3.5 km
Mont d'Or
9.7 km
Gummfluh
6.7 km
Reformed church Saint-Nicolas de Myre
7.3 km
Le Tarent
9.7 km
Wittenberghorn
9.1 km
La Videmanette
6.8 km
Dent de Corjon
6.5 km
Tour de Famelon
11.7 km
Pointe de Paray
5.4 km
Gros Perré
4.1 kmMonts Chevreuils
4.4 km
Vanil de l'Ecri
6.5 km
Vanil Blanc
9.5 km
Planachaux
5.4 km
Rocher du Midi
3.8 km
District franc fédéral les Bimis-Ciernes Picat
6.6 kmLes Ciernes-Picat
6 km
Châtillon
9.7 km
Cape au Moine
10.5 kmRougemont Priory
7.2 km
Maison de la place
2.6 kmLe Lity
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