Stoos: Urnersee - Rütli - Lake Lucerne

Built around alpine grazing land above the Muota valley, Stoos SZ grew into a car-free mountain resort in the canton of Schwyz. At about 1,300 metres, the settlement is reached by mountain transport rather than private cars, lending its lanes a notably quiet rhythm. The Stoosbahn funicular, opened in 2017, is known for its exceptionally steep 110-percent gradient and its rotating cabins that keep floors level. Trails and lifts connect Stoos with Klingenstock and Fronalpstock, where the terrain opens towards Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Alpine ranges. Alpine pasture farming remains part of the area’s character. Move on to other webcams in Schwyz to compare landscapes and settings around central Switzerland.

Built around an early settlement beneath the Mythen peaks, Schwyz grew into the capital of the canton that gave Switzerland its name. The town stands in central Switzerland between the Muota valley and the shores of Lake Lucerne, with the distinctive Grosser and Kleiner Mythen rising above its streets. Schwyz holds a defining place in the country’s political memory: it was one of the original cantons associated with the Federal Charter of 1291, preserved at the Museum of the Swiss Charters. Its historic centre, local traditions and access to mountain country give it a strongly regional identity. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare mountain and lakeside settings around Schwyz.

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.