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Greifensee has served as a lakeside settlement in the Zürich Oberland since the Middle Ages. The town gives its name to Greifensee, an elongated lake east of Zürich whose protected shores form one of the canton’s important lowland wetland landscapes. The Glatt drains the lake at its northern end, continuing toward the Rhine. Reed beds, cultivated fields, woodland and compact lakeside communities shape the shoreline, while sailing and other quiet recreation are integral to the water. In the historic centre, Greifensee Castle recalls the period when the settlement was administered by Zürich bailiffs. The lake’s relatively intimate scale and closeness to the city make it a valued counterpoint to Zürich’s urban fabric.
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Set along the northern shore of Lake Greifensee in the canton of Zurich, Greifensee is a place whose character is shaped by its protected lakeshore and well-preserved medieval centre. Narrow lanes run through the historic core to Greifensee Castle, whose origins date to the 13th century and which recalls the town’s former role as a local seat of power. Lake Greifensee is surrounded by an important nature reserve, with reed beds and open farmland marking a quieter counterpoint to nearby Zurich. Walking and cycling routes follow much of the shoreline and connect the town with neighbouring lakeside communities. Explore further points of interest via webcams across the canton of Zurich.
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Built around a crossing on the Limmat River, Zurich grew into Switzerland’s largest city and one of Europe’s important financial centres. The city lies where the Limmat leaves Lake Zurich, with the wooded Uetliberg ridge rising to the west and the airport district extending northward. Its compact old town preserves lanes and guild houses on both banks of the river, while the Romanesque Grossmünster and the Fraumünster, renowned for stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall, mark the historic centre. Zurich’s museums, universities and lakeside promenades give the city a role that reaches well beyond banking. Explore additional webcams nearby to see how Zurich connects with Lake Zurich, the Limmat Valley and the Swiss Plateau.
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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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