Bergün: Dorf
The landscape around Bergün is a steep, forested Alpine valley, which has shaped both the built environment and local life. Also known by its Romansh name, Bravuogn, the settlement lies in the Albula Valley in the canton of Graubünden, where the Albula River follows a route between high mountain passes. Its compact centre is marked by traditional Engadine houses, with thick rendered walls, deep-set windows and occasional sgraffito decoration. Bergün is closely linked to the Rhaetian Railway’s Albula line, part of the UNESCO-listed Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes. The village retains Romansh cultural roots alongside the German-speaking traditions of Graubünden.
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Bergün lies along the Albula River in Graubünden’s Albula Valley, where wooded slopes rise towards the high passes of the eastern Swiss Alps. Also known by its Romansh name Bravuogn, the settlement stands on the historic route between Chur and the Engadin. Its defining landmark is the Albula Railway: the section from Bergün to Preda gains height through loops, tunnels and viaducts and belongs to the UNESCO-listed Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes. The Albula Railway Museum in Bergün traces the engineering and history of this mountain line. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of the Albula Valley and Graubünden.
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The terrain of Grisons ranges from high Alpine valleys in the south to the broad Rhine valley in the north, shaping Switzerland’s largest and most linguistically diverse canton. The Inn flows through the Engadin, while the Rhine has long connected Chur, the cantonal capital, with the rest of central Europe. Romansh remains a defining regional language alongside German and Italian. The Rhaetian Railway’s Albula and Bernina lines, recognised by UNESCO, cross dramatic mountain country with remarkable engineering. Browse further webcams from the area to trace how this corner of eastern Switzerland links with neighbouring Alpine regions.
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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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