The municipality of Rue, in the Swiss canton of Fribourg, likes to call itself the "smallest town in Europe". But this title is also claimed by several other towns, and it's very difficult to decide between them, as the criteria for establishing a ranking fluctuate so widely. Situated in the south of canton Fribourg, close to the border with canton Vaud, the medieval town of Rue is often referred to as "Europe's smallest town". Rue proudly displays this title on its website. This title is also widely used for tourism promotion. On its English page, Switzerland Tourism describes Rue as the "smallest town in Europe" which "delights with its medieval streets, castle and nearby waterfalls, the Chutes des Chavanettes". The Fribourg Tourism website states that "the town of Rue, the smallest town in Europe, invites you to explore its medieval streets". And indeed, a walk around the town confirms that the tourist offices are right. The place is medieval, charming and … small. The town was ...
