Mürren: Schiltorn

Murren is best known within the Bernese Alps for being a car-free mountain village above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. From its terrace, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau rise across the valley, forming one of Switzerland’s most recognisable Alpine panoramas. Mountain rail and cable-car connections, rather than ordinary road traffic, serve the village and shape its quiet streets and walking culture. Above Murren stands the Schilthorn, whose revolving Piz Gloria restaurant was a filming location for the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. In winter, lifts connect the settlement with the Mürren–Schilthorn ski area, while warmer months bring hikers onto high-altitude paths. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Murren relates to the Lauterbrunnen Valley and Bernese Alps.

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.

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.