Amden: Mürtschenstock
Amden combines an elevated position above Walensee with the intimate scale of an Alpine settlement in a way that reflects its place on the northern edge of the Glarus Alps. Below the village, Lake Walen stretches west towards Weesen, separating Amden from the steep slopes of the opposite shore. Across the lake rises the Mürtschenstock, a rugged limestone massif whose highest summit, Ruchen, reaches 2,441 metres. Pastures and wooded hillsides around Amden reflect the long-established practice of Alpine farming, while the hamlet of Arvenbüel is the municipality’s main winter-sports area. This setting has also made Amden a base for walking in the surrounding mountains.
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Built around alpine farming hamlets, Amden grew into a mountain resort on a terrace high above Lake Walen (Walensee), in the canton of St Gallen. The municipality extends from the lakeshore settlement of Betlis to the slopes beneath the Mattstock, giving it an unusually broad sweep of terrain for a small community. At Betlis, the Seerenbach Falls descend toward the lake; higher up, Arvenbüel is a base for walking routes in summer and snow sports in winter. Alpine pasture farming remains part of local life, and cheese traditions are closely associated with this part of eastern Switzerland. See how Amden belongs to the wider Lake Walen and eastern Swiss Alpine area by browsing webcams nearby.
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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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