Termen: Glishorn
Tucked along the northern side of the Rhône Valley, Termen is a place whose character is shaped by its mountainside setting beneath the Glishorn. This 2,525-metre summit rises above the Brig area, while the valley floor contrasts sharply with the dry, sun-facing slopes around the village. Termen lies in the German-speaking Upper Valais, where terraced plots, irrigation channels and alpine farming have long made use of limited water and steep ground. Its compact settlement pattern reflects life on the slope rather than in the valley town below. Local paths and roads connect the village with pastureland and with Brig, an important rail and road junction on the Simplon route.
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Among the municipalities of Valais, Termen stands out for its position on the slopes above the northern side of the Rhône valley, close to Brig. Its territory rises from the settled valley-side communities towards Rosswald, an alpine hamlet known as a starting point for walks and winter sports. Woodland, pastures and mountain terrain replace the broad valley floor within a short distance. Termen belongs to the German-speaking Upper Valais, where Swiss German remains an important part of everyday regional life. The village’s character is shaped by small mountain communities rather than by urban development, while Brig’s rail connections and services are nearby. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Termen and the Upper Valais.
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Valais combines high-alpine terrain with vineyard-lined valley life in a way that reflects its position between the Rhône Valley and the Pennine Alps. These coordinates lie in the Val d’Anniviers, a side valley where the Navizence flows north towards the Rhône and long-settled communities occupy slopes beneath high peaks. Across the canton, mountain pastures, glaciers and celebrated summits shape daily life as much as the broad, productive valley floor. Valais is also Switzerland’s leading wine-producing canton, and its historic bisses—open irrigation channels—show how generations adapted dry sunny slopes for cultivation. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Valais.
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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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