Rosswald: Belalp

Rosswald straddles a high alpine slope above the Rhône valley in Valais, and its south-facing position has shaped the settlement into a car-free mountain retreat above Brig. Reached by cable car from Ried-Brig, it occupies a quiet shelf between open pastureland and the higher slopes of the Bernese Alps. In summer, marked walking routes cross the surrounding alpine terrain; winter brings local ski slopes directly around the settlement. Down in Brig, the 17th-century Stockalper Palace recalls the town's role on the historic Simplon route between central Europe and Italy. Browse other webcams across Valais to place Rosswald in a wider geographic context.

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.