Sankt German: Air Zermatt AG - Gärsthorn - Gebidum - Spitzhorli

Sankt German has served as a hillside settlement in Upper Valais since the 13th century. The small community occupies a sun-facing terrace above the Rhône valley, in the German-speaking part of Valais, with the broad river corridor linking it to Raron and other settlements of the upper valley. In 2009, the former municipality of Sankt German was incorporated into Raron, though its compact village core retains a distinct local identity. Footpaths and rural lanes run between homes, fields and the slopes above, while the Valais Alps shape the wider setting. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Sankt German relates to the Rhône valley and surrounding Valais Alps.

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.

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.