Beromunster: Luzern, Schweiz

Tucked along the Wyna on the Swiss Plateau, Beromünster is a place whose character is shaped by gently rolling farmland and a compact historic centre. The former collegiate church of St Michael is the town’s defining landmark, recalling the religious foundation that gave Beromünster importance for centuries. Streets below the church retain the close-knit form of an old settlement, while the surrounding Lucerne countryside keeps the town closely connected to its rural setting. Beromünster is also remembered across German-speaking Switzerland through Radio Beromünster, the historic national broadcasting service named for the town. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across the canton of Lucerne.

Luzern is best known within Switzerland for Lake Lucerne, where the Swiss Plateau meets the foothills of the Alps. The canton extends from settled farmland and rolling hills into the Prealpine landscapes of Entlebuch, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its moorlands and traditional rural scenery. In the city of Lucerne, the Reuss flows out of the lake beside the Kapellbrücke, the covered wooden bridge that has become one of Switzerland’s most recognisable landmarks. Rail and road routes have long made this central region an important link between northern Switzerland and Alpine passes. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of central Switzerland connects regionally.

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.