Magglingen: Restaurant End der Welt - Sports facility "End of the World" BASPO
Tucked into the wooded southern Jura above Lake Biel, Magglingen is a place whose character is shaped by its elevated position above Biel/Bienne. Switzerland’s Federal Office of Sport, BASPO, operates the National Sports Centre Magglingen here, while the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen is also based on the site. The End der Welt complex includes athletics and training facilities, and Restaurant End der Welt takes its memorable name from the German phrase for “End of the World”. The Jura ridge drops toward the Swiss Plateau, giving this sports-focused settlement a markedly different setting from the city below.
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Magglingen combines a calm Jura hillside setting with a nationally important sporting role, reflecting its position above Biel/Bienne and Lake Biel. The settlement is closely associated with the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen, a federal centre for sport education, research and training. Its location on the southern slope of the Jura places it between wooded heights and the urban, bilingual Biel/Bienne area below. The Biel–Magglingen funicular links the hill community with the city, making the transition from lakeside streets to Jura terrain part of the journey. Discover how Magglingen connects with the wider Biel/Bienne and Jura region by exploring nearby webcams.
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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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