Gommiswald: Linthebenemelioration
Gommiswald straddles the rise from the Linth plain to the Alpine foothills in the canton of St Gallen, a setting that has long concentrated farming and settlement above the broad valley floor. The Linth plain extends between Lake Zurich and Walensee, with the Linth river running through it. Its modern form owes much to the Linth correction, begun in the early 19th century under Hans Conrad Escher, which transformed a flood-prone area through major river-engineering works. Linthebenemelioration refers to land-improvement work in this intensively cultivated plain. Gommiswald links scattered farmsteads, fields and meadows with the open Linth valley.
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Gommiswald has served as a rural parish community in the See-Gaster area of St Gallen since the Middle Ages. The settlement occupies a broad hillside above the upper end of Lake Zurich, with wooded foothills rising towards the Speer, a prominent peak of eastern Switzerland. Farming has long shaped this terrain, where scattered hamlets and pastureland share the slopes with residential neighbourhoods. The Catholic Church of St James is a defining local landmark. Since 2013, the municipality has also included Ernetschwil and Rieden, bringing several distinct settlements under one administration. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Gommiswald and the St Gallen region.
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Built around the former Abbey of St Gall and the territories once linked to it, Sankt Gallen developed into a varied eastern Swiss canton. In southern Toggenburg, the upper Thur Valley is framed by pastureland and the rugged Alpstein and Churfirsten ranges, giving this part of the canton a distinctly alpine character. Farther north, the landscape opens towards the Lake Constance basin and the city of St. Gallen. Its Abbey District, including the celebrated library, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and recalls the region’s importance as a medieval centre of learning. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of eastern Switzerland connects regionally.
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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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