Lienz: Hoher Kasten Rheintal
Hoher Kasten straddles a ridge between Appenzell Innerrhoden and the canton of St. Gallen, and its 1,794-metre summit has made it a prominent excursion mountain above the Alpine Rhine Valley. It forms the eastern edge of the Alpstein massif, whose folded limestone peaks rise west of the broad Rhine plain. To the east, the valley follows the international border with Liechtenstein and Austria before opening toward Lake Constance. The Hoher Kasten cable car connects the summit with Brülisau, while marked paths continue across the surrounding ridges. A revolving summit restaurant is its distinctive architectural landmark; nearby Appenzell is closely associated with traditional dairy farming and Appenzeller cheese.
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Built around agricultural land on the floor of the Alpine Rhine Valley, Lienz grew into a compact settlement in eastern Switzerland. It lies between the Rhine, which forms the Swiss–Austrian border, and the lower slopes leading towards the Appenzell Alps. Cultivated fields and a quiet village setting distinguish this part of the St. Gallen Rhine Valley, while the nearby town of Altstätten provides an important regional centre. Lienz remained an independent municipality until it was incorporated into Altstätten in 2021, marking a recent change in its local administration. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of the St. Gallen Rhine Valley.
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Built around the former Abbey of St Gall and the territories once linked to it, Sankt Gallen developed into a varied eastern Swiss canton. In southern Toggenburg, the upper Thur Valley is framed by pastureland and the rugged Alpstein and Churfirsten ranges, giving this part of the canton a distinctly alpine character. Farther north, the landscape opens towards the Lake Constance basin and the city of St. Gallen. Its Abbey District, including the celebrated library, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and recalls the region’s importance as a medieval centre of learning. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of eastern Switzerland connects regionally.
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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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