St Mauritius church, Saanen

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge · Filming location

St Mauritius church, Saanen

In the story · The church steeple

A real filming location for the outside of the church. The white church with the tall pointed steeple seen before the prayer scene is St Mauritius in Saanen; the inside was filmed in another church, in Montbovon.

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: a tour linked to the story

Private day trip · from Zurich · about 10 h · Guide in English or German

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Where to stand for the photo

From the village street below, frame the white church and its steeple against the mountains.

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Getting there

  • Address: Chilchgasse 5, 3792 Saanen
Transport
Saanen is one stop from Gstaad by train, about 3 minutes, or about 30 minutes on foot.
Access
Working village church. The outside can always be seen; be quiet inside during services.
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Sources found on October 21, 2026.

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Every place checked against public sources

Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides

We always say if it is:

  • The real filming location
  • A place standing in for it
  • Inspired by the story
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