St. Stephan

Few towns in the Bernese Oberland have a history as closely tied to alpine farming and cattle breeding as St. Stephan. Set in the upper Simmental, the settlement follows the Simme River between Alpine slopes and pastureland. Its parish church, dedicated to Saint Stephen, gave the community its name and remains an important historic landmark. Meadows, grazing cattle and haymaking continue to shape the valley, while the former Swiss military airfield recalls St. Stephan’s strategic role in the 20th century. The Montreux Oberland Bernois railway connects the village with Zweisimmen and Lenk. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across St. Stephan and the Bernese Oberland.

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