Eggiwil: EGW Eggiwil - Schrattenfluh
Eggiwil straddles the Emme in the upper Emmental of the canton of Bern, and its river valley has long supported a dispersed pattern of dairy farms rather than a compact settlement. Meadows, wooded slopes and individual timber farmhouses give this part of the Emmental its working rural character. Schrattenfluh is a distinctive limestone massif within UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch, its plateau shaped by karst features including fissures and sinkholes. The region is closely associated with Emmentaler AOP, the large-holed cow’s-milk cheese made under protected-origin rules. Eggiwil introduces the agricultural landscape behind one of Switzerland’s best-known foods.
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Eggiwil lies along the Ilfis River in the upper Emmental, where green pasture slopes and wooded ridges rise toward the Bernese Prealps. This dispersed Bernese municipality is shaped by farmsteads spread across the valley sides rather than by a dense town centre. It belongs to the region that gave Emmentaler cheese its name, linking its rural identity to one of Switzerland’s best-known traditional foods. Roads through the Ilfis valley connect Eggiwil with Langnau im Emmental, while the surrounding countryside remains defined by working agriculture. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of the Emmental.
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Built around the Aare River and routes across the Swiss Plateau, Bern grew into a canton connecting the federal capital with the Bernese Oberland. Its territory extends from Jura foothills and farmland through the Aare valley to the high Alps around the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The city of Bern, Switzerland’s federal capital, preserves an Old Town inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, while Thun and Interlaken lead towards Lakes Thun and Brienz. Urban institutions, dairy farming and established alpine resorts give the canton a notably broad Swiss character. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Bern relates to its Alpine and plateau surroundings.
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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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