Thal

Few communities in St. Gallen have a history as closely tied to aviation at Altenrhein as Thal. Between Lake Constance’s southern shore and the gentle hills above the Rhine Valley, the municipality includes Thal, Staad and Altenrhein. St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport and the former Flug- und Fahrzeugwerke Altenrhein aircraft works gave the area an industrial identity unusual for a small lakeside community. Nearby, the Old Rhine reaches Lake Constance close to the Austrian border. Move on to other webcams in St. Gallen to compare lakeside settlements and Rhine Valley settings around Thal.

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.

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.