Berlingen: Windsurf Strand - Untersee
Few places in Thurgau have a history as closely tied to the waters of Untersee as Berlingen. The municipality stands on Switzerland’s southern shore of this western basin of Lake Constance, facing the opposite shoreline across a broad expanse of water. The Rhine enters the Untersee near Konstanz and leaves it at Stein am Rhein, making the lake part of a wider waterway between Germany and Switzerland. Berlingen’s low, open lakefront includes the Windsurf Strand, with a lakeside road running beside the shore. Fishing, passenger boats and cross-border travel have long connected the settlements around Untersee, while Berlingen retains the compact scale of a lakeside Thurgau community.
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Lake Untersee defines the setting of Berlingen — its southern shore and the rising Seerücken slopes keep water, vineyards and farmland close to everyday life. This Thurgau municipality stands on the lower western arm of Lake Constance, in a region where lakeside settlements are linked by rail and road along the shore. Viticulture remains an important local tradition, with cultivated slopes above the village reflecting the mild lake-influenced climate. Berlingen suits travellers looking beyond Switzerland’s major urban centres toward the quieter communities of the Lake Constance region. Continue with other webcams from Thurgau to see how this Swiss lakeside region connects regionally.
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Among Switzerland’s cantons, Thurgau stands out for its orchard country between Lake Constance and the Rhine. In the northeast of Switzerland, the canton extends from the cultivated shore of Untersee—the western arm of Lake Constance—to the river that forms much of its frontier with Germany. Apples and cider remain central to its rural identity, with orchards woven through farms and small towns. Frauenfeld, the cantonal capital, is known for its castle; on the lakeside, Arenenberg recalls the childhood of Napoleon III. Walking and cycling routes link vineyards, waterside settlements and open farmland. Explore other webcams in Thurgau to compare landscapes and settings around Lake Constance and the Rhine.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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